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Trip Summary
You can pick from 103 daily train trips between Gelnhausen and Zwickau. The average train journey from Gelnhausen to Zwickau takes 8 hours and 3 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 9 minutes.
Distance | 149 mi (239 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 9m |
Lowest price | $39.56 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Gelnhausen to Zwickau?
2 train services operate from Gelnhausen to Zwickau. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 93 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 93 | 7h 49m | $74.19 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 10h 14m | $56.09 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gelnhausen to Zwickau start from $40, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Zwickau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelnhausen leaves from Hailer-Meerholz and one other station. And in Zwickau trains arrive at Oberrothenbach and 2 other train stations.
From Gelnhausen to Zwickau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 14 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 9 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gelnhausen and Zwickau is approximately 149 miles, or 239 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 9 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Gelnhausen to Zwickau on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Gelnhausen at 12:00pm 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 103 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 Gelnhausen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gelnhausen?
Main departure station: Hailer-Meerholz
There are two stations in Gelnhausen where you can board the train to Zwickau.
All train stations in Gelnhausen:
Hailer-Meerholz
Haitz-Höchst
Where is the train station in Zwickau?
Main arrival station: Mosel
There are more train stations and stops in Zwickau than most cities. Most trains from Gelnhausen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Zwickau:
All train stations in Zwickau:
Mosel
Oberrothenbach
Cainsdorf
Zwickau-Pölbitz
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