Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zugspitze and Berchtesgaden takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration: 287 km
Distance: €86
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Riffelriß to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassingtrain Re

5h 59m

€75–159

Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zugspitze and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zugspitze is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:50 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:50 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:50 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:50 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:50 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:50 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:50 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden? 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.

What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Berchtesgaden, Germany?

You can take a train from Riffelriß to Berchtesgaden Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Freilassing in around 5h 59m.

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