The average train between Rostock and Kiel takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Rostock and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Bad Kleinen Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rostock to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Kiel station via Bad Kleinen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
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.
The distance between Rostock and Kiel is 133 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Bad Kleinen Bahnhof, Lübeck Hbf, and Luebeck Hbf in around 3h 39m.