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Cologne to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zugspitze takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

8h 32m
Duration
694 km
Distance
€181
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb60 / ...
7h 44m
€158–510

Cologne to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 693.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 44m.

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