The average train between Berchtesgaden and Zugspitze takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day 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 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Berchtesgaden to 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 train from Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Freilassing station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Freilassing station.
Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Berchtesgaden and Zugspitze is 153.1 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Berchtesgaden Hbf to Riffelriß via Freilassing, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 26m.