The average train between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Zugspitze takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rothenburg ob der Tauber is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Steinach and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Zugspitze? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg ob der Tauber station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Steinach station.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Zugspitze is 225.5 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Riffelriß via Steinach, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 34m.