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Rotterdam to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Zugspitze takes 19h 6m and the fastest train takes 17h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Rotterdam 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.

19h 6m
Duration
952 km
Distance
€190
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Rotterdam to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Rotterdam and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 19h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE25h 6m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE17h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE17h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE17h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE17h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE17h 55m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 952.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 6m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Riffelriß via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 12h 10m.

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