The average train between Essen and Zeitz takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 3m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Zeitz. 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 4 times a week between Essen and Zeitz. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:22 AM which arrives into Zeitz at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zeitz. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zeitz station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Essen to Zeitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Zeitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zeitz station.
Book your Essen to Zeitz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Essen and Zeitz is 359.4 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zeitz via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 54m.