The average train between Kiel and Rostock Central Station takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Rostock Central Station. 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 2 hours between Kiel and Rostock Central Station. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Rostock Central Station at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rostock Central Station. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Rostock Central Station station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Kiel to Rostock Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rostock Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Rostock Central Station train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Rostock Central Station is 132.6 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 47m.