The average train between Zwickau and Hamburg takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Zwickau to Hamburg. 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 Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Zwickau is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Zwickau station and arriving at Hamburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Zwickau to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Zwickau to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Zwickau to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Zwickau and Hamburg is 357.1 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 50m.