The average train between Milan and Rostock takes 20h 21m and the fastest train takes 16h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 Milan and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Rostock at 5:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 20h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



16h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



20h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



23h 45m • 3 changes



16h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



20h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



23h 45m • 3 changes



16h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



20h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



23h 45m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Milan 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 Milan to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Rostock station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
Milan to Rostock train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Rostock train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Milan to Rostock train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Milan and Rostock is 981.9 km. The road distance is 1,415 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 56m.