The average train between Cologne Central Station and Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car. 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 3 times a day between Cologne Central Station and Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne Central Station to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car? 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 Cologne Central Station to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car. However, there are services departing from Cologne Central Station station and arriving at Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Cologne Central Station to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne Central Station to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Cologne Central Station and Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car is 489.2 km. The road distance is 699 km.
You can take a vehicle from Cologne Central Station to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Zugspitzplatt in around 8h 35m.