There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Zwickau by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Leipzig Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
4h 43m€65–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kassel to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N69
- Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Zwickau central train stationbus 039 / ...
6h 25m€28–43Drive 259.3 km
- Drive from Kassel to Zwickaucar 259.3 km
2h 32m€39–56Train via Leinefelde-Worbis
- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Leinefeldetrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Leinefelde to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
6h 2m€54–209Train #2
- Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb83
- Take the train from Göttingen to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
6h 5m
Kassel to Zwickau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Zwickau is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Zwickau is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Zwickau station. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Zwickau central train station via Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Kassel and Zwickau is 359 km. The road distance is 259.3 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Zwickau without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Kassel to Zwickau, including transfers.
Kassel to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Zwickau is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Zwickau, Germany?
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Zwickau central train station via Chemnitz central bus station in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Chemnitz central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Zwickau central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Kassel to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.
Kassel to Zwickau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Zwickau is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Kassel to Zwickau.
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