The average train between Chemnitz and Zugspitze takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz 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 4 times a day between Chemnitz and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Chemnitz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Chemnitz and Zugspitze is 405.1 km. The road distance is 669 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Riffelriß via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 35m.