The average train between Zugspitze and Nuremberg takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Zugspitze to Nuremberg. 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 Zugspitze and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zugspitze is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zugspitze to Nuremberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Riffelriß station and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf station via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Zugspitze to Nuremberg train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Riffelriß station.
Zugspitze to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
The distance between Zugspitze and Nuremberg is 226.2 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Riffelriß to Nürnberg Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and München Hbf in around 4h 7m.