Cologne to Zwickau Trains

Cologne to Zwickau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zwickau takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zwickau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 53m
Duration: 635 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...

6h 37m

€118–271

Cologne to Zwickau train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 PM → 8:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 10:06 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 10:52 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
5:45 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Zwickau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Zwickau train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 PM → 8:55 PM

3:45 PM → 10:06 PM

4:45 PM → 10:52 PM

5:45 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM

6:45 AM → 12:55 PM

8:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM

6:45 AM → 12:55 PM

8:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM

6:45 AM → 12:55 PM

8:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM

6:45 AM → 12:55 PM

8:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf

Cologne to Zwickau trains

Find Transport to Zwickau

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Zwickau train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 PM → 8:55 PM

3:45 PM → 10:06 PM

4:45 PM → 10:52 PM

5:45 PM → 12:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM

6:45 AM → 12:55 PM

8:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM

6:45 AM → 12:55 PM

8:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM

6:45 AM → 12:55 PM

8:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:08 PM

6:45 AM → 12:55 PM

8:45 AM → 2:55 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Zwickau

Alternative transport options

5:45 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day