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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Zwickau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Zwickau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Zwickau
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Zwickau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Zwickau:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Zwickau costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22 (-€19). The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 17m 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.
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How to get from Dresden to Zwickau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Zwickau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:40 AM 2h05 Dresden 1:45 PM Zwickau $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 AM 2h05 Dresden 1:45 PM Zwickau $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:40 AM 2h05 Dresden 1:45 PM Zwickau $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:40 AM 2h05 Dresden 12:45 PM Zwickau $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Zwickau:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Zwickau costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Zwickau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zwickau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zwickau by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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