The average train between Essen and Zugspitze takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Essen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Essen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Essen and Zugspitze is 532.6 km. The road distance is 775 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 38m.