The average train between Dessau and Rostock takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dessau to Rostock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dessau and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Rostock station via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Dessau to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dessau to Rostock train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dessau and Rostock is 250.3 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf in around 4h 18m.