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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Schwerin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Schwerin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $118, while a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$118 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 1h 15m sooner (3h 43m by train vs 4h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $118 compared to roughly $65 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.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Schwerin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:09 AM 6h26 Erfurt 5:35 PM Schwerin $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:09 AM 6h26 Erfurt 5:35 PM Schwerin $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:09 AM 6h26 Erfurt 5:35 PM Schwerin $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 37 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Schwerin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Schwerin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schwerin by train.
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