There are 5 ways to get from Schwerin to Ratzeburg by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Schwerin Hbf to Gadebuschtrain Rb
- Take the bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Marktbus 131
1h 56mDrive 49.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Schwerin to Ratzeburgcar 49.1 km
49 min€8–11Train
- Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Büchentrain Re1
- Take the train from Buechen to Ratzeburgtrain Re
1h 59m€25–66Taxi
- Take the taxi from Schwerin to Ratzeburgtaxi 49.1 km
49 min€130–160Line 140 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Gadebusch ZOBbus 140
- Take the bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Marktbus 131
2h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schwerin to Ratzeburg is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Schwerin to Ratzeburg is to drive which takes 49 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Schwerin to Ratzeburg. However, there are services departing from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ratzeburg, Markt via Gadebusch ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Schwerin to Ratzeburg. However, there are services departing from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ratzeburg via Buechen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Schwerin and Ratzeburg is 52 km. The road distance is 49.1 km.
The best way to get from Schwerin to Ratzeburg without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Schwerin to Ratzeburg, including transfers.
Schwerin to Ratzeburg bus services, operated by Nordwestmecklenburg, depart from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
Schwerin to Ratzeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Schwerin to Ratzeburg is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €25 - €70. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Schwerin, Germany and Ratzeburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Ratzeburg, Demolierung via Buechen, Ratzeburg, and Bf. Ratzeburg in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Ratzeburg, Markt via Gadebusch ZOB in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +49 30 514 88 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- ODEG
Train from Schwerin Hbf to Gadebusch
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- ODEG
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Büchen
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Büchen
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 581 97164183
- [email protected]
- Website
- Erixx
Train from Buechen to Ratzeburg
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Erixx
- Phone
- 0800 634 62 87
- [email protected]
- Website
- nahbus.de
Bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nahbus.de
Bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nahbus.de
- Website
- Nordwestmecklenburg
Bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Nordwestmecklenburg
Bus from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Gadebusch ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Nordwestmecklenburg
Bus from Gadebusch ZOB to Ratzeburg, Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Nordwestmecklenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Olaf Kruse Taxibetrieb
- Phone
- +49 385 616655
WM Reisedienst Taxi
- Phone
- +49 385 719923
- Website
- wm-reisedienst.de
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Booking & Getting There
Schwerin to Ratzeburg bus services, operated by Nordwestmecklenburg, arrive at Gadebusch ZOB station.
Schwerin to Ratzeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Büchen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schwerin to Ratzeburg is 49 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Schwerin to Ratzeburg.
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