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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Zugspitze takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

10h 38m
Duration
802 km
Distance
€175
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Zugspitze train times

Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE11h 55m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE11h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE14h 24m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE12h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE10h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE10h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE10h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE10h 24m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 801.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 40m.

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