The average train between Rostock and Elmshorn takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Elmshorn. 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 3 hours between Rostock and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Elmshorn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Rostock to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Elmshorn station.
Book your Rostock to Elmshorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rostock and Elmshorn is 167.1 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Elmshorn via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 48m.