The average train between Essen and Zell am See takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Zell am See. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Zell am See. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Zell am See at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Zell am See? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zell am See. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zell am See station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Essen to Zell am See train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Zell am See train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zell Am See station.
Book your Essen to Zell am See train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and 5 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Zell am See is 621.2 km. The road distance is 860 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zell Am See via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, and Woergl Hbf in around 8h 46m.