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Trip Summary
There are usually 150 daily train trips available from Zwickau to Gelnhausen. Traveling by train from Zwickau to Gelnhausen usually takes 7 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 149 mi (239 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 0m |
| Lowest price | $33.78 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Zwickau to Gelnhausen?
2 train services operate from Zwickau to Gelnhausen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 83 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 83 | 6h 48m | $73.52 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 67 | 6h 26m | $76.43 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Zwickau to Gelnhausen start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 67 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelnhausen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Zwickau leaves from Mosel and 3 other stations. And in Gelnhausen trains arrive at Hailer-Meerholz and one other train station.
From Zwickau to Gelnhausen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gelnhausen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Zwickau and Gelnhausen is approximately 149 miles, or 239 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 31 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 Zwickau to Gelnhausen tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Zwickau at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 150 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 Gelnhausen to Zwickau.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Zwickau?
Main departure station: Mosel
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Zwickau where you can board the train.
All train stations in Zwickau:
Mosel
Cainsdorf
Oberrothenbach
Zwickau-Pölbitz
Where is the train station in Gelnhausen?
Main arrival station: Hailer-Meerholz
Gelnhausen receives travelers from Zwickau at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Gelnhausen:
Hailer-Meerholz
Haitz-Höchst
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