The average train between Kiel and Rostock takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 Kiel and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Rostock at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Rostock station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Kiel to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Rostock train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kiel and Rostock is 133 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 47m.