The average train between Rostock and Southampton takes 20h 39m and the fastest train takes 16h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock to Southampton. 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 twice daily between Rostock and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Southampton at 3:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 20h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Rostock to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Southampton station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.
Rostock to Southampton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Southampton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Rostock to Southampton train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rostock and Southampton is 981 km. The road distance is 1,480 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Southampton Central via Hamburg Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 16h 18m.