What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zwickau?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zwickau is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Zwickau?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zwickau is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Zwickau station. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Zwickau central train station via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zwickau?

The distance between Cologne and Zwickau is 635 km. The road distance is 476.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Zwickau without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zwickau without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 46m and costs €60 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Zwickau?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cologne to Zwickau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zwickau bus from?

Cologne to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zwickau train from?

Cologne to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Zwickau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zwickau is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 46m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Cologne to Zwickau bus arrive?

Cologne to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Zwickau train arrive?

Cologne to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Zwickau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zwickau is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cologne to Zwickau.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Zwickau?

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Cologne to Zwickau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Zwickau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
6h 46m
€65–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N20
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Zwickau central train stationbus 039 / ...
9h 57m
€39–76
Drive 476.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zwickaucar 476.4 km
4h 7m
€68–98
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
5h 42m
€104–404
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
7h 56m
€68–152
Train via Bamberg
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bambergtrain
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Hof Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
9h 28m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 3m
€117–245
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
5h 53m
€180–385
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 18m
€90–326

Cologne to Zwickau by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 634.6 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zwickau, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Zwickau central train station via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Chemnitz central bus station in around 9h 57m.

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