The average train between Kaufbeuren and Zugspitze takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Kaufbeuren 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 Kaufbeuren and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaufbeuren is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Geltendorf and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kaufbeuren 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 Kaufbeuren to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Kaufbeuren station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Geltendorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Kaufbeuren to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kaufbeuren station.
Kaufbeuren to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Riffelriß station.
The distance between Kaufbeuren and Zugspitze is 58.1 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Kaufbeuren to Riffelriß via Geltendorf, Weilheim, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 10m.