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Compare train, bus, and flight for Schwerin to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schwerin to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $507.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $507 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Schwerin to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Schwerin to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schwerin to Dresden:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwerin to Dresden costing on average $100.
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schwerin to Dresden costing on average $507.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (4h 15m by train vs 4h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $72 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 Schwerin to Dresden
How to get from Schwerin to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schwerin to Dresden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 21736:24 AM 4h04 Schwerin Hbf 10:28 AM Dresden Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
IC 21736:24 AM 4h04 Schwerin Hbf 10:28 AM Dresden Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 21736:24 AM 4h04 Schwerin Hbf 10:28 AM Dresden Hbf $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
13155 · IC 21735:59 AM 4h29 Schwerin Mitte 10:28 AM Dresden Hbf $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
13155 · IC 21735:56 AM 4h32 Schwerin-Görries 10:28 AM Dresden Hbf $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
62008 · 18508 · IC 25756:59 AM 5h29 Schwerin-Görries 12:28 PM Dresden Hbf $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM 6h15 Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof 12:05 AM Dresden, Neustadt Exit $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM 6h30 Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof 12:20 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Schwerin to Dresden:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwerin to Dresden costing on average $100.
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schwerin to Dresden costing on average $507.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schwerin and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Schwerin Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
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