The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Zell am See
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
7 h 4 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Zell am See is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Zell am See will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 3 trains that leave Budapest for Zell am See every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 47 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Zell am See
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Zell am See among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £109.
Distance: 470 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£79 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Budapest to Zell am See train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Zell am See trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:40 Budapest | 7h04 | 13:44 Zell am See | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:55 Budapest | 8h47 | 15:42 Zell am See | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 Budapest | 7h04 | 14:44 Zell am See | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Zell am See
Trains from Budapest to Zell am See run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 470 km distance in 7h 4m.
Distance 470 km |
Average train duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 4m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Regiojet from Budapest to Zell am See trainsÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Regiojet trains will get you between Budapest and Zell am See from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
Regiojet
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Zell am See train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Zell am See by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zell am See, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Zell am See
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with direct access from the B311 road.
- Restaurant Kupferkessel
- Steinerwirt 1493
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Tirolerhof
- Grand Hotel Zell am See
- Hotel Salzburgerhof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance and ticket office
- Platforms: 1-3 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
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