Driving from Berlin to Szczecin
Szczecin lies 126 km (79 mi) north-east of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 154 km (96 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Berlin | Szczecin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Poland |
| Population | 3.4 million | 395,513 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 70-001–95-061 |
What changes when you arrive in Szczecin
Crossing from Germany into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book car hire from Berlin to Szczecin
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Staying in Szczecin
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (128). Across 199 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 125,018 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Szczecin from Berlin?
126 km (79 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Berlin; by road roughly 154 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Szczecin by car?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Szczecin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Szczecin?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Szczecin?
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.