The average train between Hallstatt and Zugspitze takes 17h 40m and the fastest train takes 15h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Hallstatt 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 twice daily between Hallstatt and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:32 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Hallstatt is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Attnang-Puchheim and take an average of 17h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 53m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hallstatt to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Hallstatt station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Attnang-Puchheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
Hallstatt to Zugspitze train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Hallstatt station.
Hallstatt to Zugspitze train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Hallstatt and Zugspitze is 200.6 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Hallstatt to Riffelriß via Attnang-Puchheim, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 59m.