The average train between Gießen and Zugspitze takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Gießen 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 6 times a week between Gießen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 50m • 3 changes



7h 22m • 3 changes



7h 6m • 3 changes



7h 6m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Gießen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Gießen and Zugspitze is 390.3 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Riffelriß via Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 1m.