The average train between Southampton and Rostock takes 19h 56m and the fastest train takes 19h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 twice daily between Southampton and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 10:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 12:59 PM which arrives into Rostock at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 19h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 25m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rostock station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 56m.
Southampton to Rostock train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rostock train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Southampton to Rostock train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Rostock is 981 km. The road distance is 1,388 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Dortmund Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 49m.