The average train between Utrecht and Zugspitze takes 14h 24m and the fastest train takes 11h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 twice daily between Utrecht and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 3:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 14h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 28m • 3 changes
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12h 28m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
Utrecht to Zugspitze train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Zugspitze train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Utrecht and Zugspitze is 668.2 km. The road distance is 903 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Riffelriß via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 38m.