1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£60
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 18 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zwickau to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zwickau to Berlin will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 6 trains from Zwickau to Berlin, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zwickau to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 210 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zwickau to Berlin:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zwickau to Berlin costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 43m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (2h 53m by train vs 3h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Zwickau to Berlin trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74005 · RJ 384 | On time 6:32 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3h57 | 10:29 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
74007 · IC 2270 | On time 7:32 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3h59 | 11:31 Ostkreuz | 1 change | |
74009 · RJ 178 | On time 8:32 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3h57 | 12:29 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
74051 · 74171 · IC 2048 · ICE 1602 | On time 8:39 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3h44 | 12:23 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
74011 · IC 2178 | On time 9:32 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3h59 | 13:31 Ostkreuz | 1 change | |
74013 · RJ 382 | On time 10:32 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3h57 | 14:29 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
74055 · 74175 · IC 2440 · ICE 1600 | On time 10:39 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3h43 | 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Zwickau to Berlin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zwickau to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zwickau to Berlin trains use the Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Use this guide to compare Zwickau and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf is 1 km from Zwickau city centre. Public transport options include:
Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Grüne Wiese, DB Casino, Dönerhaus Bosporus, Cafeteria Stadtverwaltung
Wi-Fi is available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf. ATMs are available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf. Information desks are available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Aparthotel 1A.
Zwickau-Pölbitz is 1 km from Zwickau city centre. Public transport options include:
Zwickau-Pölbitz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: UFO Pizza, Calabria, Asia-Palast, Dorotheenklause
Wi-Fi is available at Zwickau-Pölbitz. ATMs are available at Zwickau-Pölbitz.
Ticket office support is available at Zwickau-Pölbitz. Information desks are available at Zwickau-Pölbitz.
Luggage storage is available at Zwickau-Pölbitz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zwickau-Pölbitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zwickau-Pölbitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zwickau-Pölbitz.
Nearby hotels include Achat-Hotel.
Mosel is 6 km from Zwickau city centre. Public transport options include:
Mosel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Gambrinus
Wi-Fi is available at Mosel. ATMs are available at Mosel.
Ticket office support is available at Mosel. Information desks are available at Mosel.
Luggage storage is available at Mosel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mosel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mosel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mosel.
Nearby hotels include Pension Rittergut Nieder-Mosel.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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