The average train between Dortmund and Zugspitze takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Dortmund to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Dortmund and Zugspitze is 521.3 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 40m.
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