What is the cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Zwickau?

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Zwickau is to rideshare which costs €4 - €10 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Zwickau?

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Zwickau is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Zwickau, Kopernikusstr via Gera, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Zwickau?

The distance between Erfurt and Zwickau is 201 km. The road distance is 123.4 km.

How do I travel from Erfurt to Zwickau without a car?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Zwickau without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Erfurt to Zwickau?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Erfurt to Zwickau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Zwickau bus from?

Erfurt to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Zwickau train from?

Erfurt to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Zwickau?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Zwickau is to train via Leipzig which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Erfurt to Zwickau bus arrive?

Erfurt to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gera central train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Zwickau train arrive?

Erfurt to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Zwickau?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Zwickau is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Erfurt to Zwickau.

How do I get a train ticket from Erfurt to Zwickau?

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Where can I stay near Zwickau?

There are 628+ hotels available in Zwickau.

Can I share a ride from Erfurt to Zwickau?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Erfurt and Zwickau. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Erfurt to Zwickau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Erfurt to Zwickau by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Train via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
2h 17m
€35–105
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Zwickaurideshare 124.9 km
1h 38m
€4–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Gera central train stationbus 020 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gera, Busbahnhof to Zwickau, Kopernikusstrbus 213
3h 48m
Drive 123.4 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Zwickaucar 123.4 km
1h 13m
€18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Lehndorf(Altenburg)train Re3
2. Take the train from Lehndorf(Altenburg) to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
2h 40m
€27–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gera Hbf to Glauchau, Bahnhofbus Re1
3h 10m
€24–311

Erfurt to Zwickau by train

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Distance: 200.8 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Zwickau, Kopernikusstr via Gera central train station and Gera, Busbahnhof in around 3h 48m.

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