The average train between Rostock and Hanover takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostock to Hanover. 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 Rostock and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Hanover at 2:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Hanover station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Rostock to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Hanover is 249.3 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 3h 53m.