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Essen to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zugspitze takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

9h 32m
Duration
775 km
Distance
€199
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb60 / ...
8h 38m
€173–572

Essen to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 775.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 38m.

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