The average train between Leipzig and Zugspitze takes 10h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Leipzig to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Leipzig and Zugspitze is 447.1 km. The road distance is 592 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 32m.