The average train between Düsseldorf and Zugspitze takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Düsseldorf 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 3 times a day between Düsseldorf and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Düsseldorf to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Zugspitze is 521.1 km. The road distance is 733 km.
You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 9m.