The average train between Zwickau and Erfurt takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Zwickau to Erfurt. 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 Zwickau and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Zwickau is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Zwickau station and arriving at Erfurt station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Zwickau to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Zwickau to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Zwickau to Erfurt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Zwickau and Erfurt is 105.9 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 6m.