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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Zugspitze takes 25h 22m and the fastest train takes 24h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Rotterdam 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.

25h 22m
Duration
952 km
Distance
€181
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Rotterdam to Zugspitze train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Rotterdam and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 25h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE25h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE25h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE25h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE25h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE25h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Zugspitze DE24h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 952.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 22m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Riffelriß via Utrecht Centraal, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 11h 58m.

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