The average train between Schwerin and Kiel takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Schwerin to Kiel. 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 Schwerin and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Schwerin is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Schwerin to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Schwerin station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Schwerin to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
Schwerin to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Schwerin to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Schwerin and Kiel is 113.6 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 34m.