- 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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Zwickau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Zwickau will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 6 trains from Prague to Zwickau, including 6 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 154 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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.

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Trains from Prague to Zwickau run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Prague to Zwickau.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Zwickau trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:31 AM Prague | 4h54 | 10:25 AM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:31 AM Prague | 4h54 | 12:25 PM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Prague | 5h54 | 2:25 PM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:31 AM Prague | 5h47 | 3:18 PM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:31 PM Prague | 5h14 | 10:45 PM Zwickau | 0 transfersDirect |
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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
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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 Prague to Zwickau trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Zwickau(Sachs) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Zwickau-Pölbitz. Use this guide to compare Prague and Zwickau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
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.
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