Day trips from Szczecin - plan to go by train | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Pasewalk is reachable from Szczecin Glowny in around 30 minutes on direct regional trains
• Direct trains from Szczecin to Vilnius take 12 hours 57 minutes
• Prague is reachable from Szczecin with a change in Poznan
• German stations are well signposted and designed for easy transfers
• PolishTrains customer service is available every day from 07:00 to 23:00
• Choose morning connections for day trips to maximise sightseeing time

From Szczecin, you can travel by train to various foreign cities, including Prague (with a change in Poznań) or Vilnius (direct connection with a travel time of 12 hours and 57 minutes). However, if you are planning to return the same day, check our suggested connections. Try to choose morning connections - you will have more time for sightseeing.

Would you like to find yourself in a completely different environment within a few hours, without having to organise a longer trip? Check out our ideas for day trips from Szczecin up to 100 km.

Pasewalk - a small town with historic walls

Pasewalk attracts visitors with its cosy atmosphere and compact centre, which is easy to explore in a short walk. The preserved parts of the city walls, the Gothic St. Mary's Church and the small squares give the town a quiet, local character. It is a good place to take a break, have a coffee in the centre and unhurriedly discover the charms of smaller German towns just across the border.

How do I get to Pasewalk from Stettin by train? You have a choice of several direct regional connections from Szczecin Główny, including, for example, at 07:01, 09:01, 11:01. Travel time is about half an hour.

Prenzlau - a charming lakeside town

Prenzlau combines historic architecture with proximity to nature, making it perfect for a short, relaxing getaway. The old town impresses with its brick buildings and fragments of ancient walls, and the area around the Unteruckersee lake offers pleasant walking trails overlooking the water. If you love the outdoors, this idea of a day trip from Szczecin to Germany should appeal to you.

How do I get to Prenzlau from Szczecin by train? You get to Prenzlau from Pasewalk. All you have to do is change trains on the DB Regio AG Nordost train, such as the one that departs at 07:44. The journey time is only 57 minutes, of which five minutes are spent changing trains.

Ueckermünde - harbour town with marina and waterfront promenade

No idea for day trips abroad from Szczecin? Choose Ueckermünde, a town that attracts with its seaside atmosphere and small harbour. Take a stroll through the old town towards the marina and the quay of the Szczecin Lagoon, where you can stop for a coffee or a longer rest with a view of the water. This is the perfect destination for a short trip, combining the atmosphere of a harbour town with relaxation close to nature.

How do I get to Ueckermünde from Szczecin by train? Take one of the morning regional trains to Pasewalk (e.g. the one we already mentioned, at 07:01), and there change to the DB Regio AG Nordost train to Ueckermünde. The total journey time is approximately 2 hours 51 minutes, of which you will spend 1 hour and 43 minutes in Pasewalk.

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Day trips from Szczecin to Germany are a quick way to change your surroundings without long preparations and overnight stays. The proximity to the border and convenient train connections mean that you can visit interesting cities in one day, stroll through their centres and return home the same evening.

Frankfurt (Oder) - a university city with atmospheric streets and views of the river

Frankfurt (Oder) has plenty of pleasant spaces for walking, especially in the old town area and the waterfront. Historic townhouses, the Gothic St. Mary's Church and small squares create a setting ideal for unhurried exploration of the city. It is worth crossing the bridge to the Polish side to Słubice or stopping by the Oder River for a view of both cities.

How do I get to Frankfurt (Oder) from Szczecin by train? You could, for example, take the train from here to Rzepin and change trains there for the EC 246 or EC 248. The total journey time is around 2 hours 30 minutes, and the changeover itself does not take long - it takes an average of 20 minutes.

Berlin - a vibrant metropolis

What sets Berlin apart? Monumental monuments, modern architecture, creative districts, an artistic vibe, good cuisine. A stroll around Museumsinsel or Unter den Linden leads between famous edifices, green avenues and places that have attracted culture lovers for years. It is worth seeing the Brandenburg Gate, peering into the glass dome of the Reichstag and walking past the murals of the East Side Gallery. No wonder day trips to Berlin from Szczecin are so popular - there is so much to do!

How do I get to Berlin from Szczecin by train? Take the same train connection with a change of train in Rzepin as for your journey to Frankfurt/Oder, but get off at the last station (in Berlin). Total journey time is approximately 3 hours 40 minutes.

Hamburg - the port metropolis

What sets Hamburg apart? A huge harbour, a network of canals, modern districts and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. A stroll through the HafenCity takes you along modern buildings and quays, while the Speicherstadt area impresses with its UNESCO-listed brick warehouses. The Elbphilharmonie is worth a visit, a stroll along the Alster and a look into the harbour, where the city shows its most distinctive face. Hamburg is a destination that offers a huge variety of attractions and is perfect even for an intensive day trip from Szczecin to Germany.

How to get to Hamburg from Szczecin by train? A good idea is to buy a ticket for the regional train, which leaves at 05:01 for Bützow station. There, after a 1 hour and 4 minute wait, change to the IC 2261 train to Hamburg. The total journey time is approximately 6 hours 31 minutes.

Check out our recipe for travelling to Berlin