The average train between Cologne and Zugspitze takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 23m. 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Cologne and Zugspitze is 488.3 km. The road distance is 605 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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