The average train between Elmshorn and Rostock takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Rostock station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Elmshorn to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Elmshorn station.
Elmshorn to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Elmshorn and Rostock is 167.1 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 57m.