The average train between Hanover and Zugspitze takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 3 times a day between Hanover and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 57m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


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8h 57m • 2 changes


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7h 33m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Hanover to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Hanover and Zugspitze is 557.6 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 57m.