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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Schwerin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Schwerin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €135 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €135, while a flight costs an average of €712.
Distance: 451 miles (727 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€146 Average price | €135 Average price Cheapest | €712 Average price | €155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 18m Average total duration 14h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Basel to Schwerin
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Schwerin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Schwerin:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Schwerin costing on average €146.
A bus is €577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Schwerin costing on average €712.
Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 15h 18m.
Tickets start at around €146 compared to roughly €155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 8h 39m versus 8h 15m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Schwerin
How to get from Basel to Schwerin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Schwerin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:40 PM 18h55 Basel 5:35 PM Schwerin €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 PM 18h55 Basel 5:35 PM Schwerin €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 PM 18h55 Basel 5:35 PM Schwerin €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Schwerin:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Schwerin costing on average €146.
A bus is €577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Schwerin costing on average €712.
Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 15h 18m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Schwerin as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Schwerin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwerin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schwerin by train.
- Travel with British Airways, KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Condor Flugdienst to go to Schwerin by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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