The average train between Göttingen and Zugspitze takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Göttingen 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 4 times a day between Göttingen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 48m • 2 changes


6h 58m • 2 changes


6h 58m • 2 changes


6h 58m • 2 changes


7h 48m • 2 changes


6h 58m • 2 changes


6h 58m • 2 changes


6h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Göttingen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Göttingen and Zugspitze is 463.7 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Göttingen to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 35m.