The average train between Dortmund and Schwerin takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Schwerin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Schwerin. The earliest departure is at 3:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Schwerin at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Schwerin. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Schwerin station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Dortmund to Schwerin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Schwerin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Schwerin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Schwerin is 355.5 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Schwerin Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 20m.