The average train between Munich and Zugspitze takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 every 4 hours between Munich and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 12:28 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Munich to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Riffelriß station.
The distance between Munich and Zugspitze is 91 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Riffelriß via Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 3h 12m.