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Compare train and bus for Munich to Zell am See
Omio 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 $37. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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$47 Average price | $38 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) |
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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.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Zell am See
How to get from Munich to Zell am See by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Zell am See is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE5 · D 8128:37 PM4h15Munich Hbf12:52 AMZell am See station$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RE5 · D 8128:37 PM4h15Munich Hbf12:52 AMZell am See station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJ 85+
EC 16311:23 AM2h46Munich Hbf2:09 PMZell am See station$711One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1205+
IR 6157:24 PM2h50Munich Hbf10:14 PMZell am See station$311One-way1 transfer
RJ 215+
IR 6168:16 PM3h33Munich Hbf11:49 PMZell am See station$311One-way1 transfer
RJ 289+
S 88:19 PM3h38Munich Hbf11:57 PMZell am See station$311One-way1 transfer
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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.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Zell am See as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Zell am See station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zell am See by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Sylt Shuttle Plus, Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zell am See by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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