The average train between Rostock and Leipzig takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostock to Leipzig. 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 Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Leipzig station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Rostock to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Leipzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Leipzig is 306.1 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 3h 51m.