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Trip Summary
There are usually 82 daily train trips available from Heilbronn to Zwickau. Traveling by train from Heilbronn to Zwickau usually takes 7 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 181 mi (291 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 25m |
| Lowest price | $38.86 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Heilbronn to Zwickau?
There are 3 train lines with service from Heilbronn to Zwickau. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 63 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 7h 14m | $110.47 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 63 | 6h 58m | $76.80 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 24 | 7h 11m | $63.63 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Heilbronn to Zwickau start from $39, and on average cost . Daily there are 24 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Zwickau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Heilbronn leaves from Train Station . And in Zwickau trains arrive at Zwickau Zentrum and 5 other train stations.
From Heilbronn to Zwickau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Zwickau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Heilbronn and Zwickau is approximately 181 miles, or 291 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Heilbronn to Zwickau. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Heilbronn at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 82 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Zwickau to Heilbronn.
City Information
Heilbronn
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Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Pixabay
Heilbronn is a scenic city in the northern Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. Boasting a robust wine industry and many interesting local landmarks, the city is a great stop to enjoy when in Germany. One of the most popular local attractions is the local Rathaus, or City Hall, which features a large golden clock.
Head just outside the city to discover some of Heilbronn's best vineyards. Weingut Drautz, Albrecht-Kiessling Weingut, and Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer are located on the hills east of the city, and offer gorgeous, sweeping views of hillsides, valleys, and Heilbronn below. Pfühlpark is also in the area east of the city, a large park that offers excellent walking trails and even the famous Trappensee: a small lake with a castle built on it.
Heilbronn is connected to Germany's Deutsche Bahn train network, so you can easily reach the city from Munich, Berlin, Essen, or other major cities. Intercity bus transportation also offers affordable travel to Heilbronn, with options including FlixBus and Sindbad.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Heilbronn?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Heilbronn.
All train stations in Heilbronn:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Zwickau?
Main arrival station: Oberrothenbach
There are more train stations and stops in Zwickau than most cities. Most trains from Heilbronn will stop at one (or more) of the 8 following stations in Zwickau:
All train stations in Zwickau:
Oberrothenbach
Mosel
Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf
Zwickau-Pölbitz
Zwickau Zentrum
Stadthalle
Cainsdorf
Zwickau-Schedewitz
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