The average train between Rostock and Kiel takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Kiel. 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 3 times a day between Rostock and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Kiel at 4:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 35m • 1 change

5h 35m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 44m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Rostock to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rostock and Kiel is 133 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 35m.