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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf station and arriving at Riffelriß station via München Hbf station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Nuremberg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Riffelriß station.
The distance between Nuremberg and Zugspitze is 226.2 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 5h.