- Must visit
August Horch Museum
Flagship museum on Audi and Auto Union history with rare cars and modern displays. Essential for understanding Zwickau’s automotive legacy.
Cheapest price
€54
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Zwickau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Zwickau will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
Of the 5 trains that leave Munich for Zwickau on Tue, Aug 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 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.










Trains from Munich to Zwickau run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Munich to Zwickau trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:49 AM Munich | 4h42 | 10:31 AM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Munich | 4h51 | 12:31 PM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Munich | 4h51 | 2:31 PM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:18 AM Munich | 5h00 | 3:18 PM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Zwickau — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zwickau trip today.
Flagship museum on Audi and Auto Union history with rare cars and modern displays. Essential for understanding Zwickau’s automotive legacy.
Birthplace museum of composer Robert Schumann with manuscripts and period rooms. A must for classical music and Romantic-era fans.
Municipal art museum in a former granary showing regional and modern works. Worth visiting for changing exhibitions and architecture.
Historic main square framed by notable buildings and churches. The best place to feel Zwickau’s old town atmosphere and civic history.
Charming old town quarter with medieval streets, churches, and museums. Ideal for a compact walking tour through Zwickau’s heritage.
Leafy riverside park popular for walks and events. It offers open views, relaxed paths, and easy access from the center.
A rich Saxon potato soup, often with marjoram and vegetables. It is a comforting regional staple widely associated with home cooking in western Saxony.
A hearty stew of potatoes, green beans and beef or bacon. It is a classic Saxon everyday dish valued for its rustic, filling character.
Potato pancakes served sweet or savory, often with apple sauce. They are a familiar Saxon street and home food enjoyed across the region.
Established upscale restaurant serving refined German and seasonal cuisine in an elegant atmosphere near the city center.
Traditional German brewery restaurant known for hearty Saxon dishes and house-brewed beer in a historic, casual setting.
Historic cellar-style tavern offering Saxon and German classics with a cozy traditional ambiance popular with locals.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and restaurants are usually cheaper than in Munich or Berlin, and local transit is affordable for most visitors.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf -> Zwickau Hauptmarkt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Zwickau 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 Zwickau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Munich to Zwickau trains use the München Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Zwickau-Pölbitz. Use this guide to compare Munich and Zwickau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München 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: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Karlsplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at München Karlsplatz.
Ticket office support is available at München Karlsplatz. Information desks are available at München Karlsplatz.
Luggage storage is available at München Karlsplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Karlsplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Karlsplatz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Karlsplatz.
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke 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: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
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.
Zwickau Zentrum is 1 km from Zwickau city centre. Public transport options include:
Zwickau Zentrum has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Zwickau Zentrum.
ATMs are available at Zwickau Zentrum.
Available at Zwickau Zentrum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zwickau Zentrum: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zwickau Zentrum.
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