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Compare bus, train, and flight for Schwerin to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schwerin to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $638.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $638 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Schwerin to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Schwerin to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schwerin to Cologne:
A bus is $49 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwerin to Cologne costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $570 (€479) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schwerin to Cologne costing on average $638 (€536).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€99) compared to roughly $95 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23 (-€19). The journey takes 5h 48m versus 5h 21m 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.
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How to get from Schwerin to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schwerin to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:40 PM 13h00 Schwerin 5:40 AM Cologne $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:40 PM 13h00 Schwerin 5:40 AM Cologne $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:40 PM 13h00 Schwerin 5:40 AM Cologne $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schwerin to Cologne:
A bus is $49 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwerin to Cologne costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $570 (€479) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schwerin to Cologne costing on average $638 (€536).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schwerin and Cologne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Trains mostly depart from Schwerin Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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