The average train between Paris and Zugspitze takes 17h 22m and the fastest train takes 16h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 twice daily between Paris and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Paris is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hbf and take an average of 17h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Paris Est station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Karlsruhe Hbf station and Pasing station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
Paris to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.
Paris to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Paris and Zugspitze is 659.9 km. The road distance is 791 km.
You can take a train from Paris Est to Riffelriß via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 43m.