Südbahn seasonal service
Got a lust for lakes? Get on board!
Südbahn Saisonverkehr 2026
Travel by rail and bus with ease at weekends.
03. – 06. April und 14. Mai – 13. September 2026
Discover the enchanting Mecklenburgische Seenplatte lakeland region with the Südbahn seasonal service! From 28 May, you can explore the Südmecklenburg countryside to your heart's content at weekends and throughout the summer holidays in MV. The Südbahn seasonal service connects Parchim, Lübz, Karow and Plau am See, as well as Waren (Müritz) and the island town of Inselstadt Malchow.
It’s easy to visit the region of Südmecklenburg from the cities of Hamburg or Berlin with just one change. Line RB15 runs from Waren (Müritz) via Inselstadt Malchow, Alt Schwerin and Karow (Meckl) to idyllic Plau am See.
Above image: ©Falk Seehotel Plau am See
Discover Südmecklenburg
From the west, RB19 runs from Parchim via stations such as Lübz, Passow and Gallin through to Karow (Meckl), from where it continues to Plau am See, alternating with the RB15.
All trains run on Friday evenings and a regular service runs every two hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
Lines operate daily during the summer holidays in MV.
Verkehrsgesellschaft Ludwigslust-Parchim mbh (VLP) supplements the rail services with line 77 and the MV dial-a-bus. All train departures and arrivals have a VLP connection. The continuous services of VLP line 77 and the rail services complement each other perfectly as they run one hour apart, creating an almost hourly service between Parchim and Inselstadt Malchow, the island town.
Take advantage of the Südbahn seasonal service for an unforgettable trip and discover the sights and natural wonders of the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte lakelands.
Travel information
Vom 03. bis 06. April sowie vom 14. Mai bis 13. September 2026 fahren freitags, samstags, sonntags und feiertags Züge zwischen Plau am See und Inselstadt Malchow sowie Parchim. Die Züge der RB15 verkehren ganzjährig zwischen Waren (Müritz) und Inselstadt Malchow und werden in der Saison über Parchim bis Plau am See verlängert.
Bus line 77 (Parchim ◂▸ Plau am See ◂▸ Inselstadt Malchow) supplements the service. If you are travelling in the early evening or morning, you must register for the dial-a-bus 77 at least an hour before departure.
You can register here or by telephone on +49(0)3883 616161 (Monday to Friday 6 AM to 6 PM). Orders for groups of more than four people, wheelchair users, and travel accompanied by pets or bicycles can only be made by phone (Mon-Fri 6 AM to 6 PM).
Discover the charming region along the route
Parchim
Parchim is one of the oldest towns in Mecklenburg, with striking brick buildings and fascinating half-timbered houses.
Lübz
The charming little town on the Müritz-Elde waterway with a historic centre and fascinating museum.
Karow
With the vast Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide nature park, Karow is a unique destination for fans of the great outdoors.
Plau am See
The picturesque old town with its lakeside location is the western gateway to the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte lakelands.
Alt Schwerin
The small community in the west of the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte lakelands is known for its village and open-air museum of agricultural history, AGRONEUM.
Inselstadt Malchow
The island town in the heart of the Mecklenburgische Seeplatte lakelands is home to a remarkable monastery and charming old town.
Fahrpläne für die Saison 2026 (folgen)
Waren (Müritz) ↔ Inselstadt Malchow ↔
Karow (Meckl) ↔ Plau am See
Parchim ↔ Lübz ↔
Karow (Meckl) ↔ Plau am See
Parchim ↔ Lübz ↔ Plau am See ↔
Karow ↔ Malchow (Linienbus)
Parchim ↔ Lübz ↔ Plau am See ↔
Karow ↔ Malchow (Linienbus)
Board in Malchow, Alt Schwerin and Plau am See and discover your surroundings via 21 stops.