There are 4 ways to get from Potsdam to Schwerin by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Schwerin Mittetrain Re
2h 44m€22–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Potsdam to Schwerin201.7 km
2h 29m€10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train stationbus 353 / ...
3h 45m€19–31Drive 202.3 km
- Drive from Potsdam to Schwerincar 202.3 km
1h 57m€38–55
Potsdam to Schwerin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Schwerin is to rideshare which costs €10 - €14 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Schwerin is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Schwerin Mitte. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Potsdam and Schwerin is 212 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Schwerin without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €22 - €35.
The train from Potsdam Hbf to Schwerin Mitte takes 2h 44m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Potsdam to Schwerin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Schwerin train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Potsdam Hbf station.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Schwerin is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Schwerin, Germany?
ODEG operates a train from Potsdam Hbf to Schwerin Mitte every 3 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 514 88 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- ODEG
Train from Potsdam Hbf to Schwerin Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Schedules at
- ODEG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Schwerin central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Potsdam to Schwerin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Potsdam to Schwerin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Schwerin central train station.
Potsdam to Schwerin train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Schwerin Mitte 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.