The average train between Schwerin and Kiel takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Schwerin and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, 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 3h 36m. 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 3h 36m.
Schwerin to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
Schwerin to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Schwerin to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 33m.