The average train between Kassel and Zugspitze takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 Kassel and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Kassel to Zugspitze train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Zugspitze train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Kassel and Zugspitze is 446.3 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 59m.