The average train between Merano and Zugspitze takes 8h 37m 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 twice daily 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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merano to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Brennero - Brenner station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Merano to Zugspitze train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Zugspitze train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Merano and Zugspitze is 84.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Riffelriß via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 45m.
