There are 4 ways to get from Rostock to Zwickau by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 57
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
5h 54m€74–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N32 / ...
- Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zwickau central train stationbus 039
8h 45m€46–70Drive 451.5 km
- Drive from Rostock to Zwickaucar 451.5 km
4h 12m€84–122Train via Oranienburg
- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S Oranienburg Bhftrain 17
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
6h 6m€47–142
Rostock to Zwickau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Zwickau is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rostock to Zwickau is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Zwickau station. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Zwickau central train station via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Rostock and Zwickau is 483 km. The road distance is 451.5 km.
The best way to get from Rostock to Zwickau without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Rostock to Zwickau, including transfers.
Rostock to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rostock central bus station.
Rostock to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Rostock to Zwickau is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Zwickau, Germany?
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Zwickau central train station via Berlin Südkreuz train station in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S Oranienburg Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S Oranienburg Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixtrain.de
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Berlin Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rostock central bus station to Berlin Südkreuz train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zwickau central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rostock to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.
Rostock to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Zwickau is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Rostock to Zwickau.
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