The average train between Rostock and Kiel Hbf takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Kiel Hbf. 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 Kiel Hbf. 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 Hbf at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 35m • 1 change

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6h 44m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Kiel Hbf. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Rostock to Kiel Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Kiel Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Kiel Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rostock and Kiel Hbf is 133.1 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.