The average train between Kiel and Zugspitze takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
Kiel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Kiel and Zugspitze is 769.6 km. The road distance is 1,001 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Riffelriß via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 11h 44m.