The average train between Rostock and Zwickau takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostock 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 Rostock and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Zwickau station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Rostock to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rostock to Zwickau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Zwickau is 374.5 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 41m.