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Kiel to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Zugspitze takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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.

12h 26m
Duration
1,001 km
Distance
€236
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Kiel to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Kiel and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE13h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE10h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE13h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE10h 58m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,000.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Riffelriß via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 11h 54m.

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