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Cologne to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zugspitze takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

9h 17m
Duration
686 km
Distance
€178
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6 / ...
8h 3m
€155–384

Cologne to Zugspitze train times

Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 685.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 3m.

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