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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Schwerin
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
18 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
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 £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 2 trains that leave Budapest for Schwerin every day 2 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 18 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 h 39 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Schwerin
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 £208.
Distance: 868 km
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£119 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £208 Average Price |
13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Schwerin
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Trains from Budapest to Schwerin run on average 16 times per day, taking around 13h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £101 but you can travel from only £65 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 868 km distance in 14h 7m.
Distance 868 km |
Average train duration 13h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £101 |
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Schwerin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schwerin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Schwerin
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- 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
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 7 Star Döner
- Muellers Café Bistro Kneipe
- Arsenalterrasse
- Restaurant & Café Ulrike
- Niederländischer Hof
- Altstadthotel
- Haus am Pfaffenteich
- Hotel am Hauptbahnhof
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Stellis Imbiss
- Jin Shi
- Kindertafel Lankow
- Samos Griechisches Restaurant
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