The average train between Stuttgart and Zwickau takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 5 times a day between Stuttgart and Zwickau. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Zwickau at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Zwickau station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Stuttgart to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Zwickau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Zwickau is 321.4 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Hof Hbf in around 6h 43m.