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Cologne to Zugspitze trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zugspitze takes 8h 56m 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.

8h 56m
Duration
685 km
Distance
€195
Average price
4 times a day
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 1m
€169–321

Cologne to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 685.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 1m.

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