The average train between Essen and Zugspitze takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 3m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Essen and Zugspitze is 532.6 km. The road distance is 665 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zugspitzplatt via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 14m.
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