Rome2Rio

Karlsruhe to Zwickau trains

Find Transport to Zwickau

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Zwickau takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe 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 54m
Duration
594 km
Distance
€108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Zwickau train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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.

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Zwickau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 593.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 34m.

Operators