The average train between Cologne and Zugspitze takes 8h 51m 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Cologne to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Cologne and Zugspitze is 488.3 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 9m.
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