The average train between Merano and Zugspitze takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano 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 Merano and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merano is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Merano 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 Merano to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Merano to Zugspitze train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Zugspitze train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Merano and Zugspitze is 84.8 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Riffelriß via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 32m.