The average train between Braunschweig and Zugspitze takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Braunschweig 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 twice daily between Braunschweig and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braunschweig is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Braunschweig to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Göttingen station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Braunschweig to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Braunschweig to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Braunschweig and Zugspitze is 539.7 km. The road distance is 687 km.
You can take a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via Göttingen, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 12m.