The average train between Kassel and Zugspitze takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. 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 twice daily between Kassel and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 26m. 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 Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Kassel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Kassel and Zugspitze is 446.3 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 24m.
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