The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Zugspitze takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. 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 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 35m • 2 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 München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
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.