Salzburg to Zugspitze trains

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The average train between Salzburg and Zugspitze takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times 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.

4h 57m
Duration: 260 km
Distance: €81
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...

Salzburg to Zugspitze train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Salzburg and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:05 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:51 AM → 9:00 AM
8h 9m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:51 AM → 9:00 AM
8h 9m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:00 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:00 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:00 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:00 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Zugspitze.

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Distance: 260.2 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 5h 25m.

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