The average train between Zugspitze and Heidelberg takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Zugspitze to Heidelberg. 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 Zugspitze and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zugspitze is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zugspitze to Heidelberg? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zugspitze station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Zugspitze to Heidelberg train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Zugspitze to Heidelberg train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Zugspitze and Heidelberg is 278.3 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Riffelriß to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Pasing, and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 35m.