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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Zwickau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Zwickau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $174 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $174, while a flight costs an average of $579.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$174 Average price Cheapest | $579 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Zwickau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zwickau:
A train is $406 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zwickau costing on average $579 (€486).
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
Tickets start at around $174 (€146) compared to roughly $123 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$50 (-€42). The journey takes 8h 40m versus 5h 49m 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 Zurich to Zwickau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Zwickau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:59 PM 14h05 Zurich 6:04 AM Zwickau $178 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
3:59 PM 14h05 Zurich 6:04 AM Zwickau $178 1 One-way 3 transfers
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9:59 PM 10h54 Zurich 8:53 AM Zwickau $248 1 One-way 5 transfers
Other options
6:59 PM 15h54 Zurich 10:53 AM Zwickau $178 1 One-way 3 transfers3:59 PM 14h05 Zurich 6:04 AM Zwickau $201 1 One-way 4 transfers9:59 PM 14h54 Zurich 12:53 PM Zwickau $202 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zwickau:
A train is $406 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zwickau costing on average $579 (€486).
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Zwickau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Zwickau, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zwickau by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings to go to Zwickau by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.
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