The average train between Ulm and Zugspitze takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm 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 Ulm and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Zugspitze at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Pasing and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Ulm to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Grainau, Riffelriß station.
The distance between Ulm and Zugspitze is 131.5 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 32m.