The average train between Hamburg and Zugspitze takes 12h 51m 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 4 times a day between Hamburg and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 12h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 31m • 3 changesArrives next day



14h 31m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 31m • 3 changes


9h 31m • 3 changesArrives next day



14h 31m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 31m • 3 changes


9h 33m • 3 changes


9h 31m • 3 changesArrives next day



15h 59m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 31m • 3 changes


9h 33m • 3 changes


9h 31m • 3 changesArrives next day



15h 59m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Hamburg and Zugspitze is 685.2 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Riffelriß via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 17m.