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Trip Summary
You can pick from 19 daily train trips between Zwickau and Houten. The average train journey from Zwickau to Houten takes 15 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 13 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 328 mi (528 km) |
| Fastest train | 14h 0m |
| Lowest price | $100.83 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Zwickau to Houten?
2 train services operate from Zwickau to Houten. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 17 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 17 | 14h 42m | $129.75 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 13h 46m | $200.87 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Zwickau to Houten start from $201, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Houten. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Zwickau leaves from Cainsdorf . And in Houten trains arrive at Houten Castellum and one other train station.
From Zwickau to Houten train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 46 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Zwickau and Houten is approximately 328 miles, or 528 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 15 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 13 hours and 45 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.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Zwickau to Houten. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Zwickau at 3:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 19 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 Houten to Zwickau.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Zwickau?
Main departure station: Cainsdorf
There is one train station in Zwickau.
All train stations in Zwickau:
Cainsdorf
Where is the train station in Houten?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Houten receives travelers from Zwickau at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Houten:
Train Station
Houten Castellum
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