The average train between Berchtesgaden and Zugspitze takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Berchtesgaden 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 6 times a week between Berchtesgaden and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berchtesgaden is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Freilassing and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 41m • 3 changes



5h 58m • 3 changes



5h 43m • 3 changes



5h 41m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Berchtesgaden station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze train services, operated by Berchtesgadener Land Bahn, depart from Freilassing station.
Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze train services, operated by Berchtesgadener Land Bahn, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Berchtesgaden and Zugspitze is 153.1 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Berchtesgaden Hbf to Riffelriß via Freilassing, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 24m.