The average train between Mainz and Rostock takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Rostock at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mainz 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 Mainz to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Rostock station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Mainz to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Rostock train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Mainz and Rostock is 527.1 km. The road distance is 756 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 16m.