The average train between Rostock and Cologne takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Cologne. 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 4 hours between Rostock and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Cologne station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Rostock to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Cologne is 496.2 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 8m.