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Trip Overview

The average train between Zwickau and Saalfeld takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Zwickau to Saalfeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
130 km
Distance
€219
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Lehndorf(Altenburg)train train S5x / ...
  2. Take the train from Lehndorf(Altenburg) to Gera Südtrain train Re3
  3. Take the train from Gera Sued to Saalfeld(Saale)train train Rb / ...
3h 33m
€207–230

Zwickau to Saalfeld train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zwickau and Saalfeld. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Zwickau is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Saalfeld at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Lehndorf(Altenburg) and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn7h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Preßnitztalbahn2h 6m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 130.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Saalfeld, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Saalfeld(Saale) via Lehndorf(Altenburg) and Gera Sued in around 3h 33m.

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