The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Schwerin
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
13 h 23 m
Average duration
15 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
868 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Schwerin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Schwerin will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 3 trains that leave Budapest for Schwerin every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 868 km distance in an average of 15 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Schwerin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, and a flight costs an average of £210.
Distance: 868 km
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Live departures
Budapest to Schwerin train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:30 Budapest | 14h17 | 21:47 Schwerin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 Budapest | 14h07 | 21:47 Schwerin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:03 Budapest | 18h07 | 05:10 Schwerin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:40 Budapest | 18h06 | 07:46 Schwerin | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 03:30 Budapest | 13h23 | 16:53 Schwerin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Schwerin
Distance 868 km |
Average train duration 13h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £102 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 14h 7m |
First train 00:27 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Schwerin trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Schwerin from £65. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Schwerin train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Schwerin
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- 7 Star Döner
- Muellers Café Bistro Kneipe
- By Ali
- Arsenalterrasse
- Niederländischer Hof
- Altstadthotel
- Avalon Hotel
- Haus am Pfaffenteich
- See-Idyll
- Freizeitanlage Kaspelwerder
- Bowling-Center Schwerin KW GmbH
- Thüringer Bratwürste
- Sport-&Bikerhotel
- 7 Star Döner
- Muellers Café Bistro Kneipe
- Arsenalterrasse
- Restaurant & Café Ulrike
- Niederländischer Hof
- Altstadthotel
- Haus am Pfaffenteich
- Hotel am Hauptbahnhof
- Stellis Imbiss
- Jin Shi
- Kindertafel Lankow
- Samos Griechisches Restaurant
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