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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Schwerin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 114 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Schwerin:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Schwerin costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£14. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Schwerin from Kiel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Kiel to Schwerin is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Schwerin are Hamburg, Lübeck, Rostock, Wismar and Berlin. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Schwerin on Omio.
Hamburg is Germany's great port city, known for its harbour, canals and maritime character. Historic warehouse districts sit alongside modern architecture, while music, nightlife and waterside neighbourhoods give the city an energetic but grounded feel.
Lübeck is known for its Hanseatic past, brick Gothic churches and marzipan tradition. Its UNESCO-listed old town, set between waterways, feels historic, compact and quietly maritime.
Rostock is a Hanseatic city on Germany’s Baltic coast, known for brick Gothic architecture and a strong maritime identity. Its historic centre, working port and link to Warnemünde give it a practical seaside character.
Wismar is a Baltic port city known for its Hanseatic heritage, brick Gothic architecture and spacious market square. Its UNESCO-listed old town and working harbour give it a calm maritime character.
Berlin is Germany’s capital, known for its layered history and creative, straightforward character. The Brandenburg Gate, museum collections and traces of the Berlin Wall sit among green spaces, varied districts and a strong nightlife culture.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Schwerin:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Schwerin costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Schwerin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Schwerin as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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