The average train between Cologne and Zwickau takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:11 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Zwickau station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Cologne to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Zwickau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Zwickau is 389.6 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 18m.