The average train between Kiel and Rostock takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. 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 hourly between Kiel and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Rostock at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Lübeck Hbf and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Rostock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Rostock station via Luebeck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Kiel to Rostock train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rostock train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Kiel and Rostock is 133 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Lübeck Hbf and Bad Kleinen Bahnhof in around 3h 56m.