Train Essen to Zugspitze from €198 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zugspitze takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 49m
Duration: 775 km
Distance: €198
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...

8h 41m

€172–411

Essen to Zugspitze train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:53 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
11:00 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

4:30 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 30m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
6:59 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
14h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
18h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

11:00 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

4:20 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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