The average train between Rostock and Schleswig-Holstein takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Schleswig-Holstein. 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 every 4 hours between Rostock and Schleswig-Holstein. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Schleswig-Holstein at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Schleswig-Holstein. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Schleswig-Holstein station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Rostock to Schleswig-Holstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Schleswig-Holstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rostock to Schleswig-Holstein train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rostock and Schleswig-Holstein is 151.4 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.