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Train Hamburg → Rostock

Schedule & travel time

1h 47m 151 km 13 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

1h 47m

Fastest time

2h 8m

Avg. duration

151

Kilometers

13

Trains per day

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By train from Hamburg to Rostock

An important rail connection: The train connection from Hamburg to Rostock is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 47m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 151 kilometers and is served by about 13 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Hamburg to Rostock saves you about 17 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Rostock?

The fastest connection from Hamburg to Rostock takes 1h 47m. The average travel time is 2h 8m.

How many trains run daily from Hamburg to Rostock?

About 13 trains run daily on the Hamburg - Rostock route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Hamburg to Rostock?

The direct connection covers 151 km.

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Hamburg → Köln
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Berlin → Rostock
1h 53m192 km
Schwerin → Rostock
49m75 km
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Return journey

Rostock Hamburg

More connections

Hamburg → Köln3h 32mHamburg → Hannover1h 4mHamburg → Bremen0h 55mHamburg → Lübeck0h 38mBerlin → Rostock1h 53mSchwerin → Rostock49mStralsund → Rostock0h 50m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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