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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schwerin to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schwerin to Hamburg will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 38 trains that leave Schwerin for Hamburg on Fri, May 29, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 1537
62272 · ICE 1537
62272 · ICE 1537
62268 · 4334
4310
ICE 1037
ICE 1537
3974
4334
4332Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schwerin to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schwerin to Hamburg:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwerin to Hamburg costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Schwerin to Hamburg trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62258 · 4308 | 10:19 AM Schwerin-Görries | 2h19 | 12:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4308 | 11:06 AM Schwerin Hbf | 1h32 | 12:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4308 | 11:08 AM Schwerin Mitte | 1h30 | 12:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
62262 · 4310 | 12:19 PM Schwerin-Görries | 2h19 | 2:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4310 | 1:06 PM Schwerin Hbf | 1h32 | 2:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4310 | 1:08 PM Schwerin Mitte | 1h30 | 2:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
62264 · ICE 1037 | On time 1:19 PM Schwerin-Görries | 1h31 | 2:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
62264 · ICE 1037 | On time 1:22 PM Schwerin Mitte | 1h28 | 2:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1037 | On time 1:55 PM Schwerin Hbf | 0h55 | 2:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4332 | 2:09 PM Schwerin Hbf | 1h29 | 3:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4332 | 2:11 PM Schwerin Mitte | 1h27 | 3:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
62266 · 4312 | 2:19 PM Schwerin-Görries | 2h19 | 4:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4312 | 3:06 PM Schwerin Hbf | 1h32 | 4:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4312 | 3:08 PM Schwerin Mitte | 1h30 | 4:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
62268 · 4334 | 3:19 PM Schwerin-Görries | 2h19 | 5:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4334 | 4:09 PM Schwerin Hbf | 1h29 | 5:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4334 | 4:11 PM Schwerin Mitte | 1h27 | 5:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
62270 · 4314 | 4:19 PM Schwerin-Görries | 2h19 | 6:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4314 | 5:06 PM Schwerin Hbf | 1h32 | 6:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4314 | 5:08 PM Schwerin Mitte | 1h30 | 6:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
62272 · ICE 1537 | On time 5:22 PM Schwerin Mitte | 1h28 | 6:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
62254 · 4306 | 8:19 AM Schwerin-Görries | 2h19 | 10:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4306 | 9:06 AM Schwerin Hbf | 1h32 | 10:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4306 | 9:08 AM Schwerin Mitte | 1h30 | 10:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Schwerin to Hamburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
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