The average train between Rostock and Rotterdam takes 10h 51m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Rotterdam. 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 every 4 hours between Rostock and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 10h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
Rostock to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Rostock to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rostock and Rotterdam is 566 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 9h 16m.