The average train between Cottbus and Zwickau takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cottbus 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 every 3 hours between Cottbus and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Zwickau station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Cottbus to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cottbus to Zwickau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cottbus and Zwickau is 171.9 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 38m.