The average train between Rostock and Ghent takes 12h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Ghent. 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 4 times a day between Rostock and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Ghent at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 11m • 3 changes


11h 11m • 3 changes


10h 15m • 3 changesArrives next day



13h 11m • 3 changes


11h 11m • 3 changes


11h 11m • 3 changes


10h 15m • 3 changesArrives next day



13h 11m • 3 changes


11h 11m • 3 changes


11h 11m • 3 changes


11h 11m • 3 changesArrives next day



13h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rostock to Ghent? 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 Rostock to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Hamburg Hbf station, Köln Hbf station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
Rostock to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Rostock to Ghent train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Rostock and Ghent is 661.4 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 49m.