The average train between Heidelberg and Zugspitze takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 5 times a day between Heidelberg and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 2:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Heidelberg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Heidelberg and Zugspitze is 278.3 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 39m.