The average train between Esslingen and Zugspitze takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen 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 every 4 hours between Esslingen and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Esslingen to Zugspitze? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Esslingen to Zugspitze train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Esslingen to Zugspitze train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Esslingen and Zugspitze is 192.6 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Grainau, Riffelriß via Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 46m.