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Trip Summary
You can pick from 142 daily train trips between Aachen and Zwickau. The average train journey from Aachen to Zwickau takes 9 hours and 41 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 7 hours and 38 minutes.
| Distance | 279 mi (450 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 38m |
| Lowest price | $46.39 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Aachen to Zwickau?
2 train services operate from Aachen to Zwickau. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 77 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 77 | 9h 34m | $132.14 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 82 | 9h 49m | $114.95 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Aachen to Zwickau start from $46, and on average cost . Daily there are 82 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Zwickau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Aachen leaves from Eilendorf and one other station. And in Zwickau trains arrive at Mosel and 3 other train stations.
From Aachen to Zwickau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 49 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 7 hours and 38 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Aachen and Zwickau is approximately 279 miles, or 450 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 41 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 38 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.
Trains departing from Aachen to Zwickau tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Aachen at 2:00am 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 142 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 Aachen.
City Information
Aachen
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Positioned near the Dutch and Belgian borders in the west of Germany, Aachen is a true hidden gem. Once a Roman spa town, this historic city dates back to the 1st-century and later became a favorite residence of the Frankish king, Charlemagne. A royal experience surely awaits you as well on your visit to Aachen.
The most striking building in this city is undoubtedly Aachen Cathedral. This cathedral is the first place in Europe to receive the prestigious status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in part because it is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is also the final resting place of Charlemange, though the exact whereabouts of his remains are unknown.
After a day spent walking around the city, visit the Carolus Thermen, or thermal baths, to soak in the hot mineral spring waters once loved by the Romans. Choose between a range of indoor or outdoor pools, saunas, and spa treatments to enjoy what the Romans called "salus per aquam," or "health by water."
Because of its border location, Aachen is easy to reach from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Frequent international and national trains run through the train stations, while the international airport is served by many major airlines. Bus lines including FlixBus and Sindbad provide affordable ground travel from many destinations. Some of the more popular routes to Aachen depart from Berlin, Amsterdam, and Brussels.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Aachen?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Eilendorf
Aachen Eilendorf is the main railway station in Aachen. The station does not have a building, like many rural stops, with just two platforms for trains going into Aachen center and out to Stolberg. The RB20 regional services here depart about every fifteen minutes. There's also service to Aachen, which stops directly in the city's center. From there, you can catch connections across Germany and the Netherlands. The station has seating and ticket machines, but not much else. Luckily there's an ice cream shop and restaurant close by if you want to stretch your legs, and there's even a wine shop on the other side of the station. If you want more options, head into Aachen proper by catching a local bus from outside Eilendorf Station further into the district.
All train stations in Aachen:
Eilendorf
Aachen-Rothe Erde
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 Aachen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Zwickau:
All train stations in Zwickau:
Mosel
Oberrothenbach
Zwickau-Pölbitz
Cainsdorf
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