The average train between Rotterdam and Rostock takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Rostock. 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 3 hours between Rotterdam and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Rostock at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 30m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Rostock? 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 Rotterdam to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Rostock station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Rotterdam to Rostock train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Rostock train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rotterdam to Rostock train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rotterdam and Rostock is 566 km. The road distance is 726 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 44m.