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

The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Zwickau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Chemnitz central bus station and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Zwickau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Zwickau to Cologne?

The distance between Zwickau and Cologne is 635 km. The road distance is 479.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwickau to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Zwickau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Cologne bus from?

Zwickau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau central train station.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Cologne train from?

Zwickau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Zwickau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zwickau to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Zwickau to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zwickau to Cologne train arrive?

Zwickau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zwickau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Cologne is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Zwickau to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Zwickau to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zwickau and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 38m
€113–251
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Zwickau to Colognerideshare 481.2 km
5h 6m
€23–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bensberg Busbahnhofbus N20
9h 4m
€33–60
Drive 479.4 km
1. Drive from Zwickau to Colognecar 479.4 km
4h 6m
€69–99
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 29m
€113–367
Train
1. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Stadtrodatrain Re1
2. Take the train from Stadtroda to Köln Hbftrain 51
10h 19m
€115–250
Train via Heilbad Heiligenstadt
1. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
10h 52m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 59m
€136–422
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 47m
€106–296

Zwickau to Cologne by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 634.6 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau central train station to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Chemnitz central bus station and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg in around 9h 4m.

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