The average train between Hamburg and Zugspitze takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Göttingen station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
Hamburg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Hamburg and Zugspitze is 685.2 km. The road distance is 843 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Riffelriß via Göttingen, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 15m.