The average train between Oberau and Zugspitze takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Oberau 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 Oberau and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oberau is at 1:44 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oberau to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Oberau station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Riffelriß. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Oberau to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Oberau to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Riffelriß station.
The distance between Oberau and Zugspitze is 19.1 km. The road distance is 22 km.
Zugspitze DE operates a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Riffelriß every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29 and the journey takes 45 min.