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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Zwickau is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Zwickau is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Zwickau station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Zwickau central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Hamburg to Zwickau?

The distance between Hamburg and Zwickau is 538 km. The road distance is 428.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Zwickau without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €100 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Hamburg to Zwickau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Zwickau bus from?

Hamburg to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Zwickau train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Zwickau?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Zwickau is to train which takes 5h and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Hamburg to Zwickau bus arrive?

Hamburg to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Hamburg to Zwickau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Zwickau?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Zwickau is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Hamburg to Zwickau.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Zwickau?

Book your Hamburg to Zwickau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zwickau?

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Hamburg to Zwickau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamburg to Zwickau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
5h
€104–459
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zwickau central train stationbus 039
8h 52m
€51–86
Drive 428.2 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Zwickaucar 428.2 km
4h 58m
€62–89
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAM - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 35m
€167–473
Train via Schönebeck
1. Take the train from Winsen(Luhe) to Uelzentrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Schönebeck(Elbe)train
3. Take the train from Schönebeck(Elbe) to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
8h
€110–355
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAM - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
7h 17m
€209–394
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAM - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
7h 29m
€157–482

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Distance: 538 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Zwickau central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Berlin Südkreuz train station in around 8h 52m.

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