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Nuremberg to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nuremberg and Zugspitze takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Nuremberg 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.

5h 36m
Duration
283 km
Distance
€97
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Nuremberg to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Nuremberg and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE9h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE4h 47m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE4h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 283.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 5h.

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