The average train between Mainz and Rostock takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. 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 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Rostock station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Mainz to Rostock train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Rostock train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Rostock train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Rostock is 527.1 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf in around 8h 11m.