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The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Schwerin

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

$83

Average ticket price on Sep 19

$98

Fastest journey on Sep 19

5 h 41 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

6 h 7 m

Trains on Sep 19

21

Distance

239 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Schwerin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Copenhagen to Schwerin will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Schwerin without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 385 · ICE 1532
    10:22 AM5h41
    Copenhagen Central Station
    4:03 PMSchwerin Hbf
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 397 · 4317
    2:22 PM6h30
    Copenhagen Central Station
    8:52 PMSchwerin Hbf
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 395 · 4315
    12:22 PM6h30
    Copenhagen Central Station
    6:52 PMSchwerin Hbf
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 397 · 4317
    2:22 PM6h27
    Copenhagen Central Station
    8:49 PMSchwerin Mitte
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 395 · 4315
    12:22 PM6h27
    Copenhagen Central Station
    6:49 PMSchwerin Mitte
    $851One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, flight, ferry, and bus for Copenhagen to Schwerin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Schwerin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $495.

Distance: 148 miles (239 km)

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Train
Bus
Ferry
Flight
Driving

$111

Average price

$75

Average price

Cheapest

$78

Average price

$495

Average price

$38

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 19m

Average total duration

6h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 35m

Average total duration

9h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 39m

Average total duration

7h 39m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 40m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

TT Line

Most popular ferry company

Sas Airways

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Schwerin is a bus with an average price of $75.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Schwerin:

A bus is $3 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen to Schwerin costing on average $78.

A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Schwerin costing on average $111.

A bus is $421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Schwerin costing on average $495.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Schwerin is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 49m.

Ferry takes on average 7h 39m.

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Schwerin including taking a train, flight, ferry, and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Schwerin among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $111 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-73.27. The journey takes 6h 49m versus 5h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Copenhagen to Schwerin train times

The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Schwerin trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn10:35 PM Copenhagen
9h34
8:09 AM Schwerin0 transfersDirect
Saturday, September 19
Deutsche BahnECE 393 · 4311 · 62024
On time
8:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station
6h37
2:59 PM Schwerin-Görries
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 393 · 4311
On time
8:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station
6h30
2:52 PM Schwerin Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 393 · 4311
On time
8:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station
6h27
2:49 PM Schwerin Mitte
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 50137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · ICE 10329:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station
8h47
6:32 PM Schwerin-Görries4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 50137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · ICE 10329:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station
8h44
6:29 PM Schwerin Mitte4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 50137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · ICE 1032
On time
9:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station
8h18
6:03 PM Schwerin Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 385 · 4337
On time
10:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station
7h26
5:48 PM Schwerin Mitte
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 385 · ICE 1532
On time
10:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station
5h41
4:03 PM Schwerin Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 385 · ICE 1532 · 62271
On time
10:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station
6h10
4:32 PM Schwerin-Görries
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 385 · ICE 1532 · 4334
On time
10:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station
5h49
4:11 PM Schwerin Mitte
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 50145 · IC 5761 · 11179 · ICE 58811:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station
8h26
8:11 PM Schwerin Mitte4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 50145 · IC 5761 · 11179 · ICE 588
On time
11:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station
8h18
8:03 PM Schwerin Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 395 · 4315
On time
12:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station
6h30
6:52 PM Schwerin Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 395 · 4315
On time
12:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station
6h27
6:49 PM Schwerin Mitte
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 395 · 4315 · 62032
On time
12:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station
6h37
6:59 PM Schwerin-Görries
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 50153 · IC 5763 · 11183 · 43191:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station
9h07
10:52 PM Schwerin Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 50153 · IC 5763 · 11183 · 43191:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station
9h04
10:49 PM Schwerin Mitte3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 50153 · IC 5763 · 11183 · 43191:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station
9h30
11:15 PM Schwerin-Görries4 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 397 · 4317
On time
2:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station
6h30
8:52 PM Schwerin Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 397 · 4317
On time
2:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station
6h27
8:49 PM Schwerin Mitte
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 397 · 4317 · 62036
On time
2:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station
6h37
8:59 PM Schwerin-Görries
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Schwerin

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Trains from Copenhagen to Schwerin run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 but you can travel from only $26 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 5h 52m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $26
Distance
148 miles (239 km)
Average train duration
6h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
$54
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
5h 52m
First train
12:19 AM
Last train
11:38 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $26

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Schwerin trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Schwerin from $26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
5h 52m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$54
Deutsche Bahn frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Complete guide to Schwerin

Things to do in Schwerin

Discover the best of Schwerin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Schwerin trip today.

  • Must visit

Staatliches Museum Schwerin

Main art museum in the State Museum complex, known for Dutch, Flemish, and German works plus changing exhibitions.

  • Recommended

Schleifmühle Schwerin

Historic half-timbered building presenting local craft, domestic culture, and Schwerin’s bourgeois history in intimate rooms.

  • Recommended

Mecklenburgisches Eisenbahn- und Technikmuseum

Specialized museum documenting Mecklenburg street and light rail transport with restored vehicles and local mobility history.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany: hotels, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than in Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg, while tourist areas and lakefront dining cost more.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common. Tip taxis by rounding up. In cafes, leave small change or round up.

FAQs: Trains from Copenhagen to Schwerin

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Schwerin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schwerin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Copenhagen to Schwerin can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $54, while the average price is around $111.
The train from Copenhagen to Schwerin takes 5h 52m and runs 13 per day.
The first train from Copenhagen to Schwerin leaves at 12:19 AM.
The distance by train from Copenhagen to Schwerin is 148 miles (239 km).
The last train from Copenhagen to Schwerin leaves at 11:38 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Copenhagen to Schwerin.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Copenhagen to Schwerin.
The train station in Copenhagen that goes to Schwerin is Copenhagen Central Station, which connects to Schwerin Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Schwerin is by ferry, with a cost of around $39.
The train journey from Copenhagen to Schwerin offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque countryside of Denmark and northern Germany, with glimpses of the Baltic Sea and charming rural landscapes.
A day trip from Copenhagen to Schwerin is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 52m. However, there are 17 trains per day available for this route. The distance between the two cities is 148 miles (239 km).
To fully explore Schwerin, including its famous castle, historic old town, and beautiful lakes, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Copenhagen to Schwerin.
Since both Copenhagen and Schwerin are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Schwerin include Hamburg, Rostock, Wismar, Lübeck, Warnemünde.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Schwerin among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Schwerin, travelers should be mindful of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and near popular attractions like Schwerin Castle. While the city is generally safe, it’s advisable to stay vigilant in public transport and busy markets. Scams are rare but can include overpriced taxi rides; always use licensed taxis or reputable transportation services.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Copenhagen to Schwerin

Most Copenhagen to Schwerin trains use the København Hovedb. to Schwerin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Schwerin Mitte. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Schwerin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Copenhagen
Arrival train stations in Schwerin

Which Copenhagen station do trains to Schwerin leave from?

Trains from Copenhagen to Schwerin leave from København Hovedb.. The station is from Copenhagen city centre at Banegårdspladsen 7, 1570 Copenhagen V, Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark.
København Hovedb.Banegårdspladsen 7, 1570 Copenhagen V, Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark+45 70 13 14 15WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to København Hovedb. from Copenhagen city centre

Bus23, 5C, 2A, 250S · 5m · $4 · every ~56 min

København Hovedb. train station facilities and services

København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.

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