The average train between Garching and Zugspitze takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Garching 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 Garching and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Garching is at 11:49 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Marienplatz and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Garching 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 Garching to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Garching station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Garching to Zugspitze train services, operated by Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH, depart from Pasing station.
Garching to Zugspitze train services, operated by Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH, arrive at Grainau, Riffelriß station.
The distance between Garching and Zugspitze is 104.6 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a subway from Garching to Grainau, Riffelriß via Marienplatz, Marienplatz, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 5m.