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Trip Summary
17 trains operate daily from Erfurt to Schwerin. The train trip from Erfurt to Schwerin is usually about 8 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 184 mi (296 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 0m |
Lowest price | $46.72 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Erfurt to Schwerin?
There are 3 train lines with service from Erfurt to Schwerin. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 15 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 11h 11m | $80.29 |
Deutsche Bahn | 15 | 7h 32m | $109.46 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 9h 26m | $75.08 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Erfurt to Schwerin start from $75, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Schwerin. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Erfurt leaves from Stotternheim . And in Schwerin trains arrive at Schwerin-Wüstmark .
From Erfurt to Schwerin train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Schwerin faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Erfurt and Schwerin is approximately 184 miles, or 296 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Erfurt to Schwerin. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Erfurt at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 17 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Schwerin to Erfurt.
City Information
Erfurt
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Erfurt is the capital and largest city in the German state of Thuringia. Most of the city was built and designed in the Middle Ages, so prepare to be charmed by narrow pedestrian streets, quaint bridges, and gorgeous green spaces like the Egapark. As you stroll around the city center, keep your eyes peeled for as many as 25 churches of different architectural styles. A unique sight in Erfurt is the Krämerbrücke, or merchants' bridge, arguably the most popular attraction in the city. This 15th-century arched bridge has houses built on either side, in a design that was common in medieval Europe.
Fitting for a large city, Erfurt does not disappoint when it comes to dining options. The most popular local restaurants you should consider visiting are EAT Erfurt and Gasthaus Feuerkugel. Or simply stop at any of the many stalls offering Thüringer Bratwurst, a regional delicacy!
Although there is a small airport for Erfurt, the route options are very limited. Most air passengers will travel through the Frankfurt airport and connect to Erfurt via bus or train. Erfurt's train station is actually one of the central hubs of Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail system. Much of the train service to and from Erfurt is on high-speed trains, so journeys to Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg take hardly any time. FlixBus connects Erfurt to many additional destinations via affordable bus trips.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main departure station: Stotternheim
There are two stations in Erfurt where you can board the train to Schwerin.
All train stations in Erfurt:
Stotternheim
Vieselbach
Where is the train station in Schwerin?
Main arrival station: Schwerin-Wüstmark
Schwerin has one train station.
All train stations in Schwerin:
Schwerin-Wüstmark
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