The average train between Vienna and Zugspitze takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. 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 twice daily between Vienna and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 11h 33m. 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 Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Vienna to Zugspitze train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Zugspitze train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Vienna and Zugspitze is 411.5 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Zugspitzplatt via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 9m.