The average train between Rostock and Erfurt takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostock to Erfurt. 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 hourly between Rostock and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Neustrelitz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Erfurt station via Neustrelitz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Rostock to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Erfurt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ODEG.
The distance between Rostock and Erfurt is 353.8 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf via Neustrelitz Hauptbahnhof and Berlin Hbf in around 4h 53m.