The average train between Essen and Zell am See takes 11h 53m and the fastest train takes 10h 6m. 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 5 times a day between Essen and Zell am See. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Zell am See at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 11h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 6m • 4 changesWant 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 Hbf station and arriving at Zell Am See station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station and Kufstein station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
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 ÖBB, arrive at Zell Am See station.
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The distance between Essen and Zell am See is 621.2 km. The road distance is 798 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zell Am See via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, and Woergl Hbf in around 9h 39m.