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Compare train and bus for Schwerin to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schwerin to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Schwerin to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schwerin to Hamburg:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwerin to Hamburg costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $20 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 Hamburg
How to get from Schwerin to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schwerin to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 5857:59 AM 1h09 Schwerin Hbf 9:08 AM Hamburg Harburg $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 5857:59 AM 1h09 Schwerin Hbf 9:08 AM Hamburg Harburg $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 10339:55 AM 0h45 Schwerin Hbf 10:40 AM Hamburg-Bergedorf $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
43069:06 AM 1h32 Schwerin Hbf 10:38 AM Hamburg Hbf $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
430811:06 AM 1h32 Schwerin Hbf 12:38 PM Hamburg Hbf $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
13160 · ICE 80410:00 AM 2h10 Schwerin Hbf 12:10 PM Hamburg Hbf $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Schwerin to Hamburg:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schwerin to Hamburg costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schwerin and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Schwerin Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schwerin, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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