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Gelsenkirchen to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Zugspitze takes 21h 9m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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.

21h 9m
Duration
773 km
Distance
€189
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 4 times a week 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 21h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE25h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE9h 2m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE25h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 773.3 km
  • Duration: 21h 9m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 13m.

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