The average train between Jena and Zugspitze takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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 Jena and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jena is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Jena to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Jena and Zugspitze is 392.5 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Riffelriß via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 10m.