The average train between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Zugspitze takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) 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 every 4 hours between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is at 8:41 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Zugspitze is 341.9 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 4m.