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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Schwerin
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 $29, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Schwerin
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Schwerin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Schwerin:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Schwerin costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 24m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $38 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.
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.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:00 PM 2h25 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) 6:25 PM Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:00 PM 2h25 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) 6:25 PM Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 146 · IC 2238
9:09 AM 1h49 Berlin Hbf 10:58 AM Schwerin Hbf $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2274
7:34 AM 2h00 Ostkreuz 9:34 AM Schwerin Hbf $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - 62005
6:25 AM 2h42 Berlin Hbf 9:07 AM Schwerin Hbf $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - 62013
10:25 AM 2h42 Berlin Hbf 1:07 PM Schwerin Hbf $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
3:40 PM 2h45 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) 6:25 PM Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:05 PM 3h20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 6:25 PM Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:15 AM 2h25 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) 12:40 PM Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Schwerin:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Schwerin costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 FlixBus to go to Schwerin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Regional, Regional-Express to go to Schwerin by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Regional.
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