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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $280.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau costing on average $107.
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau costing on average $280.
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $107 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$40. The journey takes 5h 8m versus 3h 57m 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 Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:58 AM 9h32 Frankfurt am Main 5:30 PM Zwickau $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:58 AM 9h32 Frankfurt am Main 5:30 PM Zwickau $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:15 AM 7h30 Frankfurt am Main 5:45 PM Zwickau $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:15 AM 7h30 Frankfurt am Main 4:45 PM Zwickau $37 1 One-way 0 transfers8:58 AM 9h32 Frankfurt am Main 6:30 PM Zwickau $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau costing on average $107.
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zwickau costing on average $280.
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Zwickau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Zwickau, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Zwickau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zwickau by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways to go to Zwickau by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
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