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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.
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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Zugspitze is 533.9 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 13m.