The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Zwickau
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
154 km
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 $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Zwickau without transferring at least once.
rj 478 · RE 7400412:33 AM6h52Prague hlavní nádraží7:25 AMZwickau (Sachs) Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
rj 478 · RE 74004 · RB 7404912:33 AM7h08Prague hlavní nádraží7:41 AMZwickau-Pölbitz station$351One-way2 transfers
rj 250 · RB 740765:38 PM5h40Prague-Holešovice11:18 PMZwickau (Sachs) Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
rj 170 · S 31776 · RB 74082 · RB 740428:47 PM9h27Prague hlavní nádraží6:14 AMZwickau-Pölbitz station$351One-way3 transfers
rj 250 · RB 740765:38 PM5h36Prague-Holešovice11:14 PMZwickau-Pölbitz station$351One-way1 transfer
rj 174 · RE 740282:41 PM4h44Prague-Holešovice7:25 PMZwickau (Sachs) Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
rj 384 · RE 740126:31 AM4h54Prague hlavní nádraží11:25 AMZwickau (Sachs) Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
R 616 · Os 5274 · S 31724 · RE 740147:31 AM4h54Prague hlavní nádraží12:25 PMZwickau (Sachs) Hbf$1001One-way3 transfers
rj 382 · RE 7402010:31 AM4h54Prague hlavní nádraží3:25 PMZwickau (Sachs) Hbf$651One-way1 transfer
rj 178 · RE 740168:31 AM4h54Prague hlavní nádraží1:25 PMZwickau (Sachs) Hbf$651One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Prague to Zwickau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Zwickau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Prague to Zwickau:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Zwickau costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.65 (€-1.35). The journey takes 4h 37m versus 2h 40m 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.
Live departures
Prague to Zwickau train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Zwickau trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
rj 478 · RE 74004 | 12:33 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h52 | 7:25 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 478 · RE 74004 · RB 74049 | 12:33 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h08 | 7:41 AM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 2 transfers | |
rj 384 · RE 74012 · RB 74057 | 6:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h10 | 11:41 AM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 2 transfers | |
rj 384 · RE 74012 | 6:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h54 | 11:25 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 616 · Os 5274 · S 31724 · RE 74014 | 7:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h10 | 12:41 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 4 transfers | |
R 616 · Os 5274 · S 31724 · RE 74014 | 7:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h54 | 12:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
rj 178 · RE 74016 | 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h54 | 1:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 178 · RE 74016 · RB 74061 | 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h10 | 1:41 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 2 transfers | |
R 692 · Os 28005 · S 31730 · RE 74018 | 8:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h54 | 2:41 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 4 transfers | |
R 692 · Os 28005 · S 31730 · RE 74018 | 8:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h38 | 2:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
rj 382 · RE 74020 | 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h54 | 3:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 382 · RB 74062 | 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h43 | 4:14 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 1 transfer | |
rj 382 · RE 74020 · RB 74065 | 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h10 | 3:41 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 2 transfers | |
rj 512 · Os 20878 · RE 74025 | 10:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h56 | 4:31 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
rj 512 · Os 20878 · RE 74025 · RB 74067 | 10:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h06 | 4:41 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 3 transfers | |
R 690 · Os 28007 · S 31738 · RE 74022 | 10:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h38 | 4:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 690 · Os 28007 · S 31738 · RE 74022 | 10:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h54 | 4:41 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 4 transfers | |
rj 176 · RB 74066 | 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h43 | 6:14 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 1 transfer | |
rj 176 · RE 74024 | 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h54 | 5:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 176 · RE 74024 · RB 74069 | 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h10 | 5:41 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 2 transfers | |
R 688 · Os 28009 · S 31746 · RE 74026 | 12:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h38 | 6:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
rj 174 · RE 74028 | 2:41 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4h44 | 7:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 386 · RE 74032 | 4:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h54 | 9:25 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 386 · RE 74032 · RB 74074 | 4:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h43 | 10:14 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 2 transfers | |
rj 250 · RB 74076 | 5:38 PM Prague-Holešovice | 5h40 | 11:18 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 250 · RB 74076 | 5:38 PM Prague-Holešovice | 5h36 | 11:14 PM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 1 transfer | |
EC 458 · S 37591 | On time 6:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h05 | 12:36 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 458 · S 37591 · RB 74043 | On time 6:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 10h10 | 4:41 AM Zwickau-Pölbitz station | 2 transfers | |
IC 504 · Os 20888 · R 3039 · RE 74003 | 6:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 10h56 | 5:31 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prague to Zwickau
Trains from Prague to Zwickau run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) 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 44m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet from Prague to Zwickau trainsDeutsche Bahn, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Prague and Zwickau from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
České dráhy
České dráhy (ČD)
FAQs: Trains from Prague to Zwickau
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prague to Zwickau
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- Grüne Wiese
- DB Casino
- Dönerhaus Bosporus
- Cafeteria Stadtverwaltung
- Aparthotel 1A
- UFO Pizza
- Calabria
- Asia-Palast
- Dorotheenklause
- Achat-Hotel
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