The average train between Aachen and Zugspitze takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aachen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Messe/Deutz and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Koeln Messe/Deutz station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Aachen to Zugspitze train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Aachen and Zugspitze is 516.1 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Riffelriß via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 30m.