The average train between Stuttgart and Zugspitze takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 10:17 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Pasing and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Stuttgart to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Stuttgart and Zugspitze is 202.4 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 4m.