The average train between Rostock and Varel takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Varel. 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 3 hours between Rostock and Varel. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Varel at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rostock to Varel? 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 Varel. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Varel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Rostock to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Varel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rostock and Varel is 274.3 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Varel Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 5h 15m.