The average train between Seilbahn Zugspitze and Cologne takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Seilbahn Zugspitze to Cologne. 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 6 times a week between Seilbahn Zugspitze and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Seilbahn Zugspitze is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Eibsee and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 59m • 2 changes


6h 59m • 2 changes


6h 59m • 2 changes


6h 59m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Seilbahn Zugspitze to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Seilbahn Zugspitze station and arriving at Cologne station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Seilbahn Zugspitze to Cologne train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Seilbahn Zugspitze to Cologne train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Seilbahn Zugspitze and Cologne is 485.4 km. The road distance is 692 km.
You can take a vehicle from Seilbahn Zugspitze to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Eibsee, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and München Hbf in around 6h 59m.