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Train Köln → Rostock

Schedule & travel time

2h 33m 148 km 18 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

2h 33m

Fastest time

3h 4m

Avg. duration

148

Kilometers

18

Trains per day

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By train from Köln to Rostock

An important rail connection: The train connection from Köln to Rostock is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 2h 33m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 148 kilometers and is served by about 18 trains every day. This frequency lets you plan your journey flexibly.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Köln 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 Köln to Rostock?

The fastest connection from Köln to Rostock takes 2h 33m. The average travel time is 3h 4m.

How many trains run daily from Köln to Rostock?

About 18 trains run daily on the Köln - Rostock route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Köln to Rostock?

The direct connection covers 148 km.

More interesting connections

Köln → Düsseldorf
0h 21m33 km
Köln → Bonn
0h 19m25 km
Berlin → Rostock
1h 53m192 km
Schwerin → Rostock
49m75 km
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Return journey

Rostock Köln

More connections

Köln → Düsseldorf0h 21mKöln → Bonn0h 19mKöln → Amsterdam2h 38mKöln → Aachen0h 33mBerlin → Rostock1h 53mSchwerin → Rostock49mStralsund → Rostock0h 50m
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Schedule data last updated: 11/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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