The average train between Rostock and Kiel takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Kiel. 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 Rostock and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostock is at 2:08 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Rostock to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rostock and Kiel is 133 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 36m.
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