The average train between Saarbrücken and Zugspitze takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Saarbrücken 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 5 times a day between Saarbrücken and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Saarbrücken to Zugspitze train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Zugspitze train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Zugspitze is 356.3 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Riffelriß via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 55m.