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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zwickau is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zwickau is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Zwickau station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zwickau central train station via Hanover central bus station and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Essen to Zwickau?

The distance between Essen and Zwickau is 590 km. The road distance is 456.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Zwickau without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 7h 32m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Essen to Zwickau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zwickau bus from?

Essen to Zwickau bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zwickau train from?

Essen to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Zwickau?

The best way to get from Essen to Zwickau is to train via Hanover which takes 7h 32m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Essen to Zwickau bus arrive?

Essen to Zwickau bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Zwickau train arrive?

Essen to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Zwickau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zwickau is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Essen to Zwickau.

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

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Essen to Zwickau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Zwickau by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
7h 32m
€61–153
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
8h
€46–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus 182
3. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Zwickau central train stationbus 039 / ...
9h 46m
€92–122
Drive 456.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Zwickaucar 456.7 km
4h 14m
€63–91
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
5h 36m
€100–379
Train via Hannoversch Münden
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hofgeismartrain Re
2. Take the train from Hann. Münden Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
9h 27m
€93–149
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf 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 55m
€120–244
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 38m
€106–359

Essen to Zwickau by train

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.3 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Zwickau central train station via Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, and Chemnitz central bus station in around 9h 46m.

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