The average train between Erfurt and Rostock takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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 5 times a day between Erfurt and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Rostock at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Ludwigslust and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Rostock station via Ludwigslust. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Erfurt to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Erfurt to Rostock train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ODEG and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erfurt and Rostock is 353.8 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Ludwigslust, Schwerin Hbf, and Schwerin Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 28m.