The average train between Dresden and Zugspitze takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 Dresden and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
Dresden to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Dresden and Zugspitze is 450.3 km. The road distance is 708 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 42m.