The average train between Neuchâtel and Zugspitze takes 18h 36m and the fastest train takes 16h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Neuchâtel 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 once daily between Neuchâtel and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 12:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Neuchâtel is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 18h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 6m • 3 changes
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16h 6m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Neuchâtel to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Neuchâtel station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
Neuchâtel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Neuchâtel station.
Neuchâtel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Neuchâtel and Zugspitze is 310 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Neuchâtel to Zugspitzplatt via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 59m.