The average train between Milan and Zugspitze takes 18h 20m and the fastest train takes 17h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 Milan and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Milan is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Verona Porta Nuova and take an average of 18h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
Milan to Zugspitze train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Zugspitze train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Milan and Zugspitze is 257.5 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Riffelriß via Verona Porta Nuova, Fortezza/Franzensfes, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 40m.