Direct train services to Zell am See-Kaprun

Arrive relaxed and without traffic jams by using direct train services from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark. Local bus, train and ski bus services take you to your destinations. The ski bus is included free of charge in the Ski ALPIN CARD, ski depots at the lower termini ensure a comfortable skiing holiday without car. Since 1 May 2025, all public transport can be used by overnight guests with the Guest Mobility Ticket.

Direct services within Austria

Direct to Zell am See-Kaprun with Westbahn

Starting 14 December 2025, Westbahn will take you three times a day from Vienna Westbahnhof via St. Pölten, Linz and Salzburg directly to Zell am See–Kaprun – and back again. Whether you’re heading for a weekend escape, a ski adventure, or a summer retreat by the lake, Westbahn takes you straight to the heart of the Alps. Sit back and enjoy the ride in the modern trains, arriving relaxed and ready to make the most of your stay.

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Two people in winter clothing on a train, one writing in a notebook, the other packing skis. | © Westbahn, Ulrich Zinell

Direct to Zell am See-Kaprun with ÖBB

ÖBB also offers direct connections to Zell am See–Kaprun: On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, you can travel comfortably and without changing trains from Vienna to Zell am See – and on Saturdays and Sundays just as conveniently back again. On public holidays and during school holiday periods, additional direct connections are available, giving you even more flexibility for your getaway.

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A Railjet train traveling through a snowy winter landscape with mountains in the background. | © ÖBB, Harald Eisenberger

Direct services from Germany

ICE from Germany to Zell am See-Kaprun

From 19 December 2025 to 12 April 2026 and from 22 May to 1 November 2026, the ICE will once again take you comfortably from Germany to your holiday destination. The route runs from Hamburg via Würzburg, Augsburg and Munich directly to Zell am See. Arrivals are on Friday or Saturday and the return journeys on Saturday or Sunday.

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Close-up of a modern high-speed train of Deutsche Bahn with red stripe and DB logo against a blue sky. | © Emersleben Volker

Direct services from Switzerland

Eurocity from/to Zurich

Daily direct Eurocity services from Zurich ensure a comfortable and stress-free journey to Zell am See-Kaprun.

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Two people with backpacks walking beside a train at a station. | © Harald Eisenberger

Direct services from Sweden & Denmark

SNÄLLTÅGET | from Sweden & Denmark to Austria

Night train from Malmö via Copenhagen to Austria

The Swedish railway company Snälltåget will offer a direct night train connection to Zell am See-Kaprun from 19 December 2025 to 14 March 2026, running from Malmö via Copenhagen, Odense and Kolding. The train departs Malmö on Friday afternoon and arrives in Zell am See-Kaprun the following day. The return journey departs one week later on Saturday evening, reaching Denmark and Sweden the following day.

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Map showing train routes between Stockholm, Malmö, and several cities in Germany, including various stops. | © snalltaget