The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Zugspitze takes 22h 53m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Gelsenkirchen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:48 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 22h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.
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 773 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 13m.
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