What is the cheapest way to get from Schwerin to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Schwerin to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which costs €55 - €150 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schwerin to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Schwerin to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Schwerin and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Schwerin to Cologne?

The distance between Schwerin and Cologne is 566 km. The road distance is 520.7 km.

How do I travel from Schwerin to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Schwerin to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €95 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Schwerin to Cologne?

The train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Cologne Hbf takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Schwerin to Cologne train from?

Schwerin to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Schwerin to Cologne train arrive?

Schwerin to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Schwerin to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schwerin to Cologne is 521 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Schwerin to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Schwerin to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Schwerin to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Schwerin to Cologne by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 33 / ...
5h 20m
€95–220
Train via Hamburg #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
6h 8m
€56–143
Drive 520.7 km
1. Drive from Schwerin to Colognecar 520.7 km
4h 37m
€77–111
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4h 24m
€104–379
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 30m
€91–263
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 30m
€132–352
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ludwigslust Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 42m
€108–323
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Schwerin Mitte to Ludwigslusttrain
2. Take the train from Ludwigslust Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 13m
€121–373

Schwerin to Cologne by train

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Distance: 565.9 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Schwerin, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €95–220 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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