There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Schwerin by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train via Ludwigslust
best- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain S7
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ludwigslust Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Ludwigslust to Schwerin Mittetrain Re
3h 26m€36–167Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Potsdam to Schwerin201.7 km
2h 29m€10–13Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train stationbus 353 / ...
3h 45m€19–33Drive 202.3 km
- Drive from Potsdam to Schwerincar 202.3 km
1h 57m€29–42Train
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Falkensee, Bahnhoftrain Rb21
- Take the train from Falkensee to Schwerin Mittetrain Re
3h 37m€29–43
Potsdam to Schwerin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Schwerin is to rideshare which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Schwerin is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Schwerin station. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Schwerin central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Schwerin. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Schwerin Mitte via Berlin Hbf and Ludwigslust. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Potsdam and Schwerin is 234 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Schwerin without a car is to train via Ludwigslust which takes 3h 26m and costs €35 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Potsdam to Schwerin, including transfers.
Potsdam to Schwerin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Schwerin train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Schwerin is to train via Ludwigslust which takes 3h 26m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Schwerin, Germany?
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Schwerin Mitte via Berlin Hbf and Ludwigslust in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 29743333
- Website
- sbahn.berlin
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://sbahn.berlin/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–22
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Berlin Hbf to Ludwigslust Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 514 88 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- odeg.de
Train from Ludwigslust to Schwerin Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- odeg.de
Train from Falkensee to Schwerin Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Schedules at
- odeg.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Falkensee, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Potsdam to Schwerin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Potsdam to Schwerin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Schwerin central train station.
Potsdam to Schwerin train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Schwerin is 202 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Potsdam to Schwerin.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Potsdam and Schwerin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.