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

The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Essen is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Zwickau and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Chemnitz central bus station and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Zwickau and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Zwickau to Essen?

The distance between Zwickau and Essen is 590 km. The road distance is 454.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwickau to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Zwickau to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zwickau to Essen?

The best way to get from Zwickau to Essen is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Zwickau to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zwickau to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zwickau to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Essen is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Zwickau to Essen.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zwickau to Essen 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
best
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
7h 16m
€65–152
Drive 454.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zwickau to Essencar 454.7 km
4h 17m
€64–92
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig to Essenbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
8h 52m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
6h 1m
€178–383
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 17m
€78–168
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 Hanover central bus stationbus 182
3. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
9h 36m
€88–119
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
4h 58m
€115–391
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 Essen Hbftrain
5h 41m
€128–250
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International 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 Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h 5m
€116–348

Zwickau to Essen by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.3 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau central train station to Essen Hbf via Chemnitz central bus station, Hanover central bus station, and Hannover Hbf in around 9h 36m.

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