The average train between Dortmund and Rostock takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 every 2 hours between Dortmund and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Rostock station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Dortmund to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Rostock train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Rostock is 424.9 km. The road distance is 547 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 23m.