The average train between Villach and Zugspitze takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Villach 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 3 times a day between Villach and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villach is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Villach to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Villach to Zugspitze train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Zugspitze train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Villach and Zugspitze is 235.5 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Riffelriß via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 47m.