The average train between Rostock and Kiel takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. 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 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. 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 3h 50m.
Rostock to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Kiel is 133 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 13m.