The average train between Basel and Zwickau takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Zwickau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Zwickau station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Basel to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Zwickau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Zwickau is 501.8 km. The road distance is 783 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 8h 23m.