The average train between Salzburg and Zugspitze takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Salzburg 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 once daily between Salzburg and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
5h 13m • 2 changes
4h 55m • 2 changes
4h 55m • 2 changes
5h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Salzburg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Salzburg and Zugspitze is 159.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 5h 16m.
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