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Rostock to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rostock and Kiel takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. 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.

3h 48m
Duration
317 km
Distance
€72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain train 25 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7 / ...
3h 18m
€53–235

Rostock to Kiel train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rostock and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 47m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 317 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 18m.

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