The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Schwerin
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
355 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Schwerin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Schwerin will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 3 trains that leave Dortmund 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 355 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 44 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 coach and train for Dortmund to Schwerin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Schwerin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 355 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£70 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dortmund to Schwerin train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:25 Dortmund | 5h44 | 12:09 Schwerin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:47 Dortmund | 4h49 | 12:36 Schwerin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund to Schwerin
Distance 355 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:26 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Schwerin trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Dortmund and Schwerin from £23. 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.
FAQs: Dortmund to Schwerin train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Schwerin
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
- 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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