The average train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zugspitze takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zugspitze. 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bregenz and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zugspitze? 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zugspitze train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zugspitze train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zugspitze is 182.4 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Zugspitzplatt via Bregenz, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 39m.