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Stadtmuseum Vogtturm
The town museum in a medieval tower, presenting Zell am See’s local history, lake culture, crafts, and alpine heritage. A good stop for understanding the town beyond its resort image.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Zell am See is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Zell am See will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 50 trains that leave Munich for Zell am See on Fri, Jul 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJX 265 · RJ 551 · IR 610
RB54 · RJX19976 · IR 719
RB54 · CJX 1 · IR 811
ICE 1185
RJ 287+
IR 613
RJ 85 · EC 163
RJ 85+
EC 163
RJ 83 · IR 515
RJ 89 · IR 611
RJ 81 · IR 513Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Zell am See among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zell am See:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zell am See costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.63 (€-10.39). The journey takes 2h 54m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Zell am See trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 265 · RJ 551 · IR 610 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 9:44 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 265+ RJ 551+ IR 610 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 9:44 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 81+ IR 513 | On time 7:23 AM Munich Hbf | 2h51 | 10:14 AM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 81 · IR 513 | On time 7:23 AM Munich Hbf | 2h51 | 10:14 AM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RB54 · RJX19938 · IR 713 | 7:37 AM Munich Hbf | 3h37 | 11:14 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
79059+ RJX 19938 · IR 713 | 7:37 AM Munich Hbf | 3h37 | 11:14 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113 · IR 518 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 11:44 AM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113+ IR 518 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 11:44 AM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 83 · IR 515 | On time 9:23 AM Munich Hbf | 2h51 | 12:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
IR 515+ RJ 83 | On time 9:23 AM Munich Hbf | 2h51 | 12:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RB54 · RJX19910 · IR 715 | 9:36 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 1:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19910 · IR 715+ 79063 | 9:36 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 1:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
EC 115 · EC 164 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 3h32 | 1:48 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
EC 115 · EC 164 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 3h32 | 1:48 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 85 · EC 163 | On time 11:23 AM Munich Hbf | 2h46 | 2:09 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 85+ EC 163 | On time 11:23 AM Munich Hbf | 2h46 | 2:09 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RB54 · RJX19912 · IR 717 | 11:36 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 3:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19912 · IR 717+ 79067 | 11:36 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 3:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117 · IR 514 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 3h28 | 3:44 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ IR 514 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 3h28 | 3:44 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
79021 · 79069+ RJ 87+ IR 519 | 12:52 PM Munich Ost | 3h22 | 4:14 PM Zell am See station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 87 · IR 519 | On time 1:22 PM Munich Hbf | 2h52 | 4:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
IR 519+ RJ 87 | On time 1:22 PM Munich Hbf | 2h52 | 4:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RB54 · RJX19976 · IR 719 | 1:36 PM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 5:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19976 · IR 719+ 79071 | 1:36 PM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 5:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
DB S6+ ICE 119+ IR 512 | 2:07 PM München Hbf (tief) | 3h37 | 5:44 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 119 · IR 512 | On time 2:24 PM Munich Ost | 3h20 | 5:44 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 89 · IR 611 | On time 3:23 PM Munich Hbf | 2h51 | 6:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
IR 611+ RJ 89 | On time 3:23 PM Munich Hbf | 2h51 | 6:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RB54 · CJX 1 · IR 811 | 4:05 PM Munich Hbf | 3h09 | 7:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
79077+ CJX 6124 · IR 811 | 4:05 PM Munich Hbf | 3h09 | 7:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
DB S6+ ICE 211+ IR 510 | 4:07 PM München Hbf (tief) | 3h37 | 7:44 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 211 · IR 510 | On time 4:22 PM Munich Ost | 3h22 | 7:44 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 287 · IR 613 | On time 5:22 PM Munich Hbf | 2h52 | 8:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
IR 613+ RJ 287 | On time 5:22 PM Munich Hbf | 2h52 | 8:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RB54 · RJX 187 · IR 813 | 5:34 PM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 9:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
79083+ RJX 187 · IR 813 | 5:34 PM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 9:14 PM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
EC 213+ IR 618 | On time 6:15 PM Munich Hbf | 3h29 | 9:44 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
EC 213 · IR 618 | On time 6:15 PM Munich Hbf | 3h29 | 9:44 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
IR 615+ ICE 1205 | 7:24 PM Munich Hbf | 2h50 | 10:14 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 215+ IR 616 | 8:16 PM Munich Hbf | 3h33 | 11:49 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 289+ S 8 | 8:19 PM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 11:57 PM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RE5 · D 812 | 8:37 PM Munich Hbf | 4h15 | 12:52 AM Zell am See station | 1 transfer | |
RE5 · RB54 · RJX19972+ S 8 | 9:39 PM Munich Hbf | 6h30 | 4:09 AM Zell am See station | 4 transfers | |
RE5 · Bus EV+ S 8 | 11:51 PM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 5:56 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
79049 · 79097+ REX 2+ D 819 | 12:02 AM Munich Ost | 7h12 | 7:14 AM Zell am See station | 3 transfers | |
79049 · 79097+ REX 2+ S 8 | 12:02 AM Munich Ost | 7h55 | 7:57 AM Zell am See station | 3 transfers | |
79049 · 79097+ REX 2+ S 8 | 12:02 AM Munich Ost | 6h55 | 6:57 AM Zell am See station | 3 transfers | |
79569 · 79237+ REX 5310 · S 8 | 12:43 AM Munich Hbf | 7h14 | 7:57 AM Zell am See station | 3 transfers | |
RB54 · RB54+ REX 2+ S 8 | 12:43 AM Munich Hbf | 7h14 | 7:57 AM Zell am See station | 3 transfers | |
79569 · 79001+ IR 810 | 12:43 AM Munich Hbf | 8h01 | 8:44 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
RB54 · RE5 · IR 810 | 12:43 AM Munich Hbf | 8h01 | 8:44 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
27077 · 27081 · S 2 · R 1502 | 12:58 AM Munich Ost | 7h24 | 8:22 AM Zell am See station | 3 transfers | |
RB54+ REX 2+ S 8 | 5:06 AM Munich Hbf | 3h51 | 8:57 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
79051+ REX 5312 · S 8 | 5:06 AM Munich Hbf | 3h51 | 8:57 AM Zell am See station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Munich to Zell am See run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Zell am See — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zell am See trip today.
The town museum in a medieval tower, presenting Zell am See’s local history, lake culture, crafts, and alpine heritage. A good stop for understanding the town beyond its resort image.
An interactive visitor center and exhibition space in nearby Mittersill, focused on the Hohe Tauern National Park. Not a traditional art museum, but one of the region’s strongest educational displays.
A nearby classic car museum with vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and memorabilia. Popular with families and transport enthusiasts visiting the Zell am See-Kaprun area.
The lakeside promenade is the signature walking area in Zell am See, with mountain views, boat piers, and many of the town’s best photo spots. A classic must-do walk.
The compact historic center has pastel buildings, church views, small lanes, and a pleasant resort-town atmosphere. It is the best area for wandering on foot.
The panoramic summit area above Zell am See is one of the region’s iconic viewpoints, reached by lift in season. It is a top choice for scenery and outdoor photos.
Soft Alpine dumplings or pasta-like bites tossed with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A classic specialty from the Pinzgau region around Zell Am See.
A clear broth served with flattened cheese dumplings, common in Salzburg and Pinzgau mountain inns. It is warming, rustic, and strongly tied to local Alpine cooking.
A famous Salzburg dessert made from sweet, airy baked meringue. It is a regional classic often associated with celebratory meals in the wider Salzburg area.
Popular modern restaurant in central Zell Am See, appreciated for varied Austrian and international dishes, good cocktails, and a lively contemporary atmosphere.
A long-established Austrian restaurant known for hearty local dishes, grilled meats, and a cozy traditional atmosphere near the center.
Historic inn and restaurant with a stylish old-town setting, serving Austrian cuisine with a more refined approach and a well-known dining reputation.
A resort town with higher tourist prices. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Austrian towns, especially in ski season and summer peaks.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service; round up taxis and small café bills.
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