The average bus between Zurich and Seilbahn Zugspitze takes 9h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Zurich to Seilbahn Zugspitze. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Zurich and Seilbahn Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Seilbahn Zugspitze at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Munich central bus station and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Seilbahn Zugspitze? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Seilbahn Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Zurich to Seilbahn Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Seilbahn Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Zurich and Seilbahn Zugspitze is 184 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Seilbahn Zugspitze via Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Eibsee in around 7h 44m.