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Zugspitze to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zugspitze and Kiel takes 19h 50m and the fastest train takes 16h 50m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Zugspitze to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 50m
Duration
989 km
Distance
€229
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Zugspitze to Kiel train times

Trains run twice a week between Zugspitze and Kiel. The service departs Zugspitze at 4:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Kiel at 15:40:00. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 19h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 989.1 km
  • Duration: 19h 50m

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

You can take a train from Riffelriß to Kiel Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, and Göttingen in around 11h 19m.

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