The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Zugspitze takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Zugspitze? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Gelsenkirchen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Zugspitze is 533.9 km. The road distance is 782 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Riffelriß via Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 10m.