The average train between Karlsruhe and Rostock takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Rostock station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Karlsruhe to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Rostock train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Rostock is 620.9 km. The road distance is 859 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 25m.