The average train between Rotterdam and Rostock takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Rostock. 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 twice daily between Rotterdam and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Rostock at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Deventer and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Rostock station via Deventer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Rotterdam to Rostock train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Rostock train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rotterdam to Rostock train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rotterdam and Rostock is 566 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Deventer and Bergedorf in around 8h 33m.