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Zurich to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Zugspitze takes 11h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

11h 2m
Duration
384 km
Distance
€116
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
  2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 5404 / ...
8h 41m
€92–383

Zurich to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Zurich and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 383.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Zugspitzplatt via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 41m.

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