The average train between Rostock and Ostend takes 14h 8m 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 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Ostend station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Rostock to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Rostock to Ostend train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rostock and Ostend is 698.1 km. The road distance is 976 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Ostende via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 45m.