The average train between Trier and Zugspitze takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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 4 times a week between Trier and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 51m. 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, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and Pasing station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Trier to Zugspitze train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Trier and Zugspitze is 411.7 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 36m.