The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Zwickau
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Zwickau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Zwickau will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 4 trains that leave Leipzig for Zwickau on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.








Live departures
Leipzig to Zwickau train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 5X | 7:40 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h16 | 8:56 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5+ CB 76576+ RE 74010 | On time 8:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h33 | 9:42 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 5 | 8:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h35 | 9:44 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5X | 8:40 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h16 | 9:56 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5X | 9:40 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h16 | 10:56 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5+ CB 76578+ RE 74014 | On time 10:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h33 | 11:42 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 5 | 10:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h35 | 11:44 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5X | 10:40 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h16 | 11:56 AM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5X | 11:40 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h16 | 12:56 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 | 12:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h35 | 1:44 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5+ CB 76580+ RE 74018 | On time 12:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h33 | 1:42 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 5X | 12:40 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h16 | 1:56 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5X | 1:40 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h16 | 2:56 PM Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Leipzig to Zwickau by train
Nov 06
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Zwickau
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:09 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Zwickau trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Leipzig and Zwickau from €28. 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.
FAQs: Trains from Leipzig to Zwickau

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leipzig Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leipzig to Zwickau
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Willy-Brandt-Platz.
- Restaurant Zchocolat
- Vapiano Leipzig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-13 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 14-23
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- Bus: Several lines available
- TD Imbiss
- Bistro Cleopatra
- Bistro mit Internet
- Calla Pizza
- Athos
- Zur Standuhr
- Fortuna Klause
- Zappendorfer Wurstmacher
- Zur Feldschänke
- Softeis
- Bistro Bürger
- Allegretto
- China-Imbiß
- KGV-Kantine Wahren 1901
- Kantine & Bistro im BCL
- Döner-Imbiss
- Hotel an der Laue
- Dönerhaus
- Grand Canyon
- Graf Zeppelin
- Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
- El-Amir
- Pata Negra
- Shams Bistro
- China White
- Dorint Hotel Leipzig
- Adagio
- SchlafGut AppartementHotel
- Gwuni Mopera
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with multiple entry points around the station.
- Restaurant Weinstock
- Auerbachs Keller
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- Leipzig Marriott Hotel
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-12 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- China White
- Cafe Barbakane
- X-Maza
- Vodkaria
- Seaside Park
- Pentahotel Leipzig
- Victors Residenzhotel
- Marriott
- Grüne Wiese
- DB Casino
- Dönerhaus Bosporus
- Cafeteria Stadtverwaltung
- Aparthotel 1A
- UFO Pizza
- Calabria
- Asia-Palast
- Dorotheenklause
- Achat-Hotel
Most popular train connections from Leipzig
More options for your journey from Leipzig to Zwickau
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

