What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Zeitz?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zeitz is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Zeitz?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zeitz is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Zeitz?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zeitz. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zeitz via Gera Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Essen to Zeitz?

The distance between Essen and Zeitz is 518 km. The road distance is 422.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Zeitz without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Zeitz without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €160 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Zeitz?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Essen to Zeitz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zeitz train from?

Essen to Zeitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Zeitz train arrive?

Essen to Zeitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Zeitz?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zeitz is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Essen to Zeitz.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Zeitz?

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Essen to Zeitz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Zeitz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Gera Hbftrain 51
6h 15m
€161–519
Drive 422.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Zeitzcar 422.8 km
4h 9m
€61–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 1304 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zeitztrain Rb / ...
6h 47m
€143–373
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zeitztrain
5h 37m
€241–686
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zeitztrain Rb / ...
6h 27m
€182–656
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Gera Hbftrain Re1
8h 9m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zeitztrain
5h 10m
€259–673
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zeitztrain
5h 26m
€261–804
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zeitztrain
5h 44m
€237–699

Essen to Zeitz by train

12Weekly Trains

6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 517.9 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Zeitz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Gera Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €90–320 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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