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

The cheapest way to get from Schwerin to Essen is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schwerin to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Schwerin and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Schwerin station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Schwerin central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Schwerin and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Schwerin to Essen. However, there are services departing from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Schwerin to Essen?

The distance between Schwerin and Essen is 497 km. The road distance is 458.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Schwerin to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Schwerin to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schwerin to Essen bus from?

Schwerin to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Schwerin central train station.

Where do I catch the Schwerin to Essen train from?

Schwerin to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Schwerin to Essen?

The best way to get from Schwerin to Essen is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Schwerin to Essen bus arrive?

Schwerin to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Schwerin to Essen train arrive?

Schwerin to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Schwerin to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Schwerin to Essen is 459 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Schwerin to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Schwerin to Essen?

Book your Schwerin to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Schwerin to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Schwerin to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg HbfRe1
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
5h 10m
€50–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schwerin central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1377
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN1387 / ...
8h 35m
€27–56
Drive 458.7 km
1. Drive from Schwerin to Essen458.7 km
4h 4m
€65–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 20m
€118–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Bf. BergedorfB / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Bergedorf to Osnabrück AltstadtIce
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Haltern am See BfRe2
4. Take the train from Haltern am See Bf to Essen HbfS9 / ...
9h 6m
€79–197

Schwerin to Essen by train

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Distance: 496.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schwerin central train station to Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 35m.

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