The train between Innsbruck and Zugspitze takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 12:42 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Innsbruck to Zugspitze train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Innsbruck Westbahnhof station.
Innsbruck to Zugspitze train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Riffelriß station.
The distance between Innsbruck and Zugspitze is 35.5 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Innsbruck Westbahnhof to Riffelriß via Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 3h.