Zittau railway station

Zittau railway station is a junction facility with tracks in two different gauges that connects multiple rail lines across the region. The facility includes seven platforms for standard gauge and two for narrow gauge trains, allowing passengers to transfer between the two systems.

The station opened in 1848 and became an important transfer point between standard and narrow gauge railways. This role connected Germany with neighboring regions and enabled trade and travel across multiple borders.

The station building represents a heritage monument that reflects the region's dependence on rail connections for commerce and travel across borders. Visitors experience a space shaped by decades of cross-border movement and exchange.

The station is well signposted for both gauge types, making it easy for passengers to locate the correct platform for their chosen train category. Basic facilities like ticket counters and waiting areas serve travelers on both systems.

What makes this place remarkable is that three countries are connected through the rail network at a single junction point. The narrow gauge line to the mountain towns of Oybin and Jonsdorf is one of the last of its kind in Germany and draws train enthusiasts from across Europe.

Location: Zittau

Official opening: June 10, 1848

Elevation above the sea: 262 m

Part of: Czech Republic–Germany border, Germany–Poland border

Website: http://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Zittau.html

GPS coordinates: 50.90430,14.80580

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48