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Basel to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Zugspitze takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Basel 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.

13h 3m
Duration
609 km
Distance
€169
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Basel to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Basel and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE16h 44m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE14h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE7h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 609 km
  • Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Riffelriß via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 53m.

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