The average train between Essen and Zugspitze takes 14h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 14h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
Essen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Essen and Zugspitze is 532.6 km. The road distance is 767 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Riffelriß via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 21m.
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