The average train between Vienna and Zugspitze takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Zugspitze station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Vienna to Zugspitze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Zugspitze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Vienna and Zugspitze is 411.5 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 5m.