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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Schwerin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Schwerin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Berlin to Schwerin:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Schwerin costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Schwerin
How to get from Berlin to Schwerin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Schwerin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
620014:21 AM2h35Berlin Hbf6:56 AMSchwerin Mitte$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
620014:21 AM2h35Berlin Hbf6:56 AMSchwerin Mitte$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 804 · 1316710:09 AM1h48Berlin Hbf11:57 AMSchwerin Mitte$821One-way1 transfer
Other options
6201310:25 AM2h36Berlin Hbf1:01 PMSchwerin-Görries$371One-way0 transfers
620014:21 AM2h38Berlin Hbf6:59 AMSchwerin Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
6201310:25 AM2h39Berlin Hbf1:04 PMSchwerin Mitte$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM2h25Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)6:25 PMSchwerin, Hauptbahnhof$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM2h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)6:25 PMSchwerin, Hauptbahnhof$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM3h20Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz6:25 PMSchwerin, Hauptbahnhof$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Schwerin:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Schwerin costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Schwerin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Schwerin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Regional-Express to go to Schwerin by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwerin by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Regional.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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