The average train between Erfurt and Zittau takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Zittau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Erfurt and Zittau. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Zittau at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Zittau. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Zittau station via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Erfurt to Zittau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Zittau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zittau station.
Book your Erfurt to Zittau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Erfurt and Zittau is 264.6 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Zittau via Dresden-Neustadt in around 3h 49m.