The average train between Manchester and Zugspitze takes 20h 13m and the fastest train takes 17h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Manchester 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 once daily between Manchester and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 20h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day





22h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





22h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





22h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





19h 25m • 5 changes
Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Zugspitze station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.
Manchester to Zugspitze train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Zugspitze train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Manchester and Zugspitze is 1,150.6 km. The road distance is 1,572 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Riffelriß via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 16h 14m.