The train between Rostock and Elmshorn takes 2h 53m. 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 4 times a day between Rostock and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 9:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostock is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 7:57 PM. 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-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Rostock to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Elmshorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.
Book your Rostock to Elmshorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Elmshorn is 167.1 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altona 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 2h 4m.