The average train between Erfurt and Zwickau takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Erfurt 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.
Trains run hourly between Erfurt and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 43m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Erfurt 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.
No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Zwickau station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Erfurt to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Erfurt to Zwickau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erfurt and Zwickau is 105.9 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 17m.