Rome2Rio

How to get fromLauterbrunnen to Zugspitzeby train, car, or bus

Find Transport to Zugspitze

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Lauterbrunnen to Zugspitze by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich HBtrain train Ext
    2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain train Rjx
    3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar car
    8h 56m
    €105–238

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus
    3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar car
    10h 22m
    €65–91

  3. Drive  362.8 km

    1. Drive from Lauterbrunnen to Zugspitzecar car 362.8 km
    4h 52m
    €77–111

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Romanshorntrain train
    2. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx / ...
    3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    13h 18m
    €158–259

Lauterbrunnen to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€158Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lauterbrunnen to Zugspitze.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 493 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lauterbrunnen to Zugspitzplatt via Interlaken Ost, Romanshorn, Bregenz, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 13h 18m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides