The average train between Metz and Rostock takes 15h and the fastest train takes 11h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 twice daily between Metz and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Rostock at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Metz 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 Metz to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Rostock station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
Metz to Rostock train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Rostock train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Metz to Rostock train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Rostock is 688.9 km. The road distance is 1,016 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Göttingen, Lueneburg, Buechen, and Büchen in around 11h 2m.