The average train between Rostock and Ostend takes 13h 9m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Ostend. 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 4 times a day between Rostock and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Ostend at 2:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



12h 9m • 3 changes


11h 13m • 3 changes


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14h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rostock to Ostend? 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 Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Ostende station via Hamburg Hbf station, Köln Hbf station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
Rostock to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
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The distance between Rostock and Ostend is 698.1 km. The road distance is 837 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Ostende via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 41m.