The average train between Hanover and Zwickau takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 Hanover and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Zwickau station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Hanover to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hanover to Zwickau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Zwickau is 263.9 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 15m.