The average train between Zurich and Rostock takes 15h 9m and the fastest train takes 12h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Rostock at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Rostock? 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 Zurich to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Rostock station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
Zurich to Rostock train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Rostock train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Rostock train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Rostock is 788.8 km. The road distance is 1,140 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 24m.