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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Hamburg Hbf station, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
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 940 km.
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.