The average train between Italy and Zugspitze takes 18h 18m and the fastest train takes 17h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Italy 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 Italy and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Italy is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 18h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Italy to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Italy station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.
Italy to Zugspitze train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Italy to Zugspitze train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Italy and Zugspitze is 548.1 km. The road distance is 806 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Riffelriß via Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 11h 23m.