The average train between Kiel and Schwerin takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 Kiel and Schwerin. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Schwerin at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Schwerin. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Schwerin station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Kiel to Schwerin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Schwerin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Schwerin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kiel and Schwerin is 113.6 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Schwerin Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 44m.