The average train between Nuremberg and Zugspitze takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 every 4 hours between Nuremberg and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 11:01 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Nuremberg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Grainau, Riffelriß station.
The distance between Nuremberg and Zugspitze is 226.2 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 47m.