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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Zwickau
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
95 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Zwickau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Zwickau will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Dresden for Zwickau every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:082h10
Dresden10:18Zwickau
£311One-way
0 changes
11:521h33
Dresden13:25Zwickau
£311One-way
0 changes
05:082h10
Dresden07:18Zwickau
£351One-way
0 changes
11:521h33
Dresden13:25Zwickau
£311One-way
0 changes
08:082h10
Dresden10:18Zwickau
£311One-way
0 changes
05:082h10
Dresden07:18Zwickau
£351One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dresden to Zwickau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Zwickau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 95 km
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£32 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dresden to Zwickau train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:31
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:08 Dresden | 2h10 | 07:18 Zwickau | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:08 Dresden | 2h10 | 10:18 Zwickau | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:52 Dresden | 1h33 | 13:25 Zwickau | 0 changesdirect | |
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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Dresden to Zwickau
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Advantages
EquipmentCleanlinessPunctualityDisadvantages
minimal delayA very good and relaxing journey. The wifi worked reliably and allowed passengers to stay online during the journey. There were enough sockets to charge electronic devices, which was very convenient.
Comfort during the journey was pleasant. The noise level on the train was low and did not interfere with relaxing or working. The seats were comfortable and offered enough space to feel at ease during the journey. There was also a catering facility on board which offered a good selection of snacks and drinks.
The service during the journey was friendly and courteous. The train staff were helpful and answered questions patiently. Regular announcements were made to inform passengers of the next stop and any delays. The overall service was satisfactory.
Cleanliness on the train was good. Hygiene was well maintained and the toilets were clean and well equipped. There were no major problems regarding cleanliness during the journey.
The journey from Dresden to Zwickau did not require changing trains, which was very convenient. The trains were mostly on time, with a minimal delay of only a few minutes.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden to Zwickau
GermanyGermany
Trains from Dresden to Zwickau run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 22:39 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn from Dresden to Zwickau trainsDeutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn trains will get you between Dresden and Zwickau from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
£31
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Dresden to Zwickau train
FAQs: Travel by train from Dresden to Zwickau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Zwickau.
Booking trains from Dresden to Zwickau in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Dresden to Zwickau is 95 km.
The train journey from Dresden to Zwickau covers a distance of 95 km and takes approximately 1h 33m. Trains run 9 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Dresden to Zwickau can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £32.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dresden and Zwickau. The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
The first train from Dresden to Zwickau leaves at 0:24.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zwickau is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The last train from Dresden to Zwickau departs at 22:39.
To get from Dresden to Zwickau, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Dresden to Zwickau run approximately 9 times per day.
There is no night train service from Dresden to Zwickau.
The train station in Dresden that goes to Zwickau is Dresden Hbf, and it arrives at Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf.
Yes, you can take the train from Dresden to Zwickau.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and Zwickau
Dresden
Zwickau
The major train station for departures in Dresden is Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dresden Hauptbahnhof for your trip from Dresden to Zwickau.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
Dining
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
Accessibility
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
Information Desk
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Dresden-Neustadt
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
Hotel
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
Dresden-Cotta
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmDining
- Cotta Kebap Haus
- Bistro - Residenz-Treff
- Cafe 24
- Das Bistro
Hotel
- Hotel Quintessenz-Forum
- Hotel - Residenz Alt Dresden
Dresden-Niedersedlitz
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
8 kmDining
- 13Pfaffen
- "Pavillon" Asia Gourmet Restaurant
- Original Thüringer Rostbratwurst
- Arbil Kebap Haus
Dresden-Plauen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Hoang Do
- Meliz
- Feinbäckerei Schleinig
- Anjali
Hotel
- Hotel am Bonhoefferplatz
Dresden, Strehlener Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmThe major train station for arrivals in Zwickau is Zwickau Zentrum. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zwickau Zentrum for your journey to Zwickau from Dresden.
Zwickau Zentrum
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingAmenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Grüne Wiese
- DB Casino
- Dönerhaus Bosporus
- Cafeteria Stadtverwaltung
Hotel
- Aparthotel 1A
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- UFO Pizza
- Calabria
- Asia-Palast
- Dorotheenklause
Hotel
- Achat-Hotel
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