The average train between Zugspitze and Salzburg takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is at least one train per day from Zugspitze to Salzburg. 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 once daily between Zugspitze and Salzburg. 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 Salzburg at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 56m • 2 changes


4h 56m • 2 changes


4h 56m • 2 changes


4h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Zugspitze station and arriving at Salzburg station via Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Zugspitze to Salzburg train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Riffelriß station.
Zugspitze to Salzburg train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Zugspitze and Salzburg is 159.9 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Riffelriß to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and München Hbf in around 4h 38m.