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Trip Overview

The average train between Zugspitze and Nuremberg takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Zugspitze to Nuremberg. 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 13m
Duration
283 km
Distance
€99
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zugspitze to Nuremberg train times

Trains run twice daily between Zugspitze and Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Zugspitze DEDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 283.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Riffelriß to Nürnberg Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and München Hbf in around 4h 7m.

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