The average train between Trier and Zugspitze takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 3 times a day between Trier and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Trier to Zugspitze train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Zugspitze train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Trier and Zugspitze is 411.7 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Grainau, Riffelriß via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 13m.