The average train between Passau and Zugspitze takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Passau 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 3 times a day between Passau and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Passau is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Mühldorf and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Passau to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Passau station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Passau to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Passau Hbf station.
Passau to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Passau and Zugspitze is 222.1 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Passau Hbf to Riffelriß via Mühldorf, Ostbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 46m.