Essen to Zeitz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zeitz takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

6h 55m
Duration: 551 km
Distance: €248
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Braunschweig

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zeitztrain Rb / ...

6h 37m

€219–319

Essen to Zeitz train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Zeitz. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Zeitz at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:21 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:22 AM → 9:25 AM
9h 3m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:22 AM → 9:25 AM
9h 3m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:22 AM → 9:25 AM
9h 3m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:21 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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