- 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
$63
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Zwickau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Zwickau will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nuremberg for Zwickau on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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 Nuremberg to Zwickau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Zwickau:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Zwickau costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-25.38. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Zwickau trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1008 · S5X | On time 12:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h32 | 4:08 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1508 · S5X | On time 1:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h32 | 5:08 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1006 · S5X | On time 2:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h32 | 6:08 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1506 · S5X | On time 3:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h32 | 7:08 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1004 · S5X | On time 4:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h32 | 8:08 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1504 · S5X | On time 5:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h32 | 9:08 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 8:40 AM Nuremberg | 3h51 | 12:31 PM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Nuremberg to Zwickau run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:24, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 1:24 AM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Zwickau trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Zwickau-Pölbitz. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Zwickau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg 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: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
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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