What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Zugspitze?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Zugspitze is to bus and drive which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Zugspitze?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Zugspitzplatt via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Zurich to Zugspitze?

The distance between Zurich and Zugspitze is 338 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Zugspitze without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €60 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Zugspitze?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Zurich to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Zugspitze train from?

Zurich to Zugspitze train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.

Where does the Zurich to Zugspitze train arrive?

Zurich to Zugspitze train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Zugspitze is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Zurich to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2769+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Zurich to Zugspitze - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Imst-Pitztaltrain Rjx
2. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
5h 23m
€52–314
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
6h 1m
€37–61
Drive 253.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Zugspitzecar 253.6 km
3h 24m
€45–64
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain
7h 45m
€61–81

Zurich to Zugspitze by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 337.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Zugspitzplatt via Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 45m.

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