Zugspitze, Mount Wank & Garmisch-Classic
Operating hours & timetables
For optimal travel planning: all information on the opening times of all cable cars and timetable of the cogwheel train.
Please note: In spring and autumn, regular maintenance work is carried out. During these times, the cable cars might be out of operation.
Zugspitze
All opening times and timetables for the cable cars and cogwheel train on Zugspitze. The times listed also apply to public holidays (e.g. Christmas or New Year).
During the listed maintenance times the corresponding cable car is completely closed (the first and last day of maintenance is stated). Inspection times may be subject to change at short notice (e.g. due to bad weather). In spring, Zugspitze is completely closed from 05.05. to 09.05.2025 and from 26.05. to 28.05.2025.
| Operating times | Duration | Last ascent | Maintenance (closed) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable car Zugspitze | Sep to June 8.30 a.m. – 4.45 p.m. | Jul to Aug 8.00 a.m. – 5.45 p.m. | 10 min. | runs at least every half hour; additional trips as required | 30 minutes before end of service | 05.–16.05. | 19.05.–23.05. | 26.05.–28.05. | 02.06.–06.06.2025 |
| Gletscherbahn | Sep to June 8.45 a.m. – 4.25 p.m. | Jul to Aug 8.15 a.m. – 5.25 p.m. | 4 min. | runs every 10 minutes; additional trips as required | with end of operation | 05.05.–09.05.2025 | 26.05.–28.05.2025 |
| Cogwheel train | see timetable | 75 min. from Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 2.15 p.m. from Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Mountain section 05.05. – 09.05.2025 | 26.05.–28.05.2025 | Valley section 05.05.–16.05.2025 |
Cogwheel train valley route
The cogwheel train valley route is closed. A rail replacement service will be set up between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Grainau. The stop Hausberg will not be served. For Hammersbach an alternative stop will be set up at the junction Zugspitzstraße/Höllentalstraße.
Due to the longer driving time of the bus, there may be delays in the timetable.
- The Deutschland-Ticket is only valid on the valley route of the cogwheel train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Grainau. To continue to lake Eibsee or Zugspitze a separate ticket must be purchased.
- The Deutschland-Ticket is not valid in cable cars.
- A discount on the mountain railway ticket is not possible with the Deutschland-Ticket.
- Transport with the Deutschland-Ticket on the cogwheel train and Eibseebus is only possible if the number of guests allows it. At weekends and during holidays, it is likely that demand will exceed the existing capacity of the trains and buses and therefore not all people can be carried.
Please note that guests with a valid mountain railway ticket have priority when traveling with the cogwheel train.
Garmisch-Classic
All opening times and timetables for the cable cars in the Garmisch-Classic area. The times listed also apply to public holidays (e.g. Christmas or New Year).
During the listed maintenance times the corresponding cable car is completely closed (the first and last day of maintenance is stated). Inspection times may be subject to change at short notice (e.g. due to bad weather).
| Operating hours | Duration | Last ascent | Maintenance (closed) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpspitzbahn | Nov to Feb 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. | Mar to Apr 8.30 a.m. – 4.45 p.m. | May to June 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. | July to Sep 8.00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Oct 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. | 9 min. | runs at least every half hour; additional trips as required | 30 minutes before end of service | 31.03.–30.04.2025 |
| Hochalmbahn | During the operating hours of the Alpspitzbahn | 4 min. | runs at least every half hour; additional trips as required | 15 minutes before the Alpspitzbahn | 31.03.–30.04.2025 |
| Kreuzeckbahn | Nov to Feb 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. | March to April 8.30 a.m. – 4.45 p.m. | May to June 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. | July to Sep 8.30 – 5.30 | Oct 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. | 10 minutes | 15 minutes before end of service | 31.03.–15.05.2025 |
| Hausbergbahn | Dec to Feb 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. | March to April 8.30 a.m. – 4.45 p.m. | 8 minutes | 15 minutes before end of service | 31.03.2025 – start of ski season |
| Ski lifts | Dec to Feb 8.45 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. | March to April 8.30 a.m. – 4.15 p.m. | Kandahar-Express opens 15 min later | Dec to Feb 4.00 p.m. | March to April 4.15 p.m. | 31.03.2025 – start of ski season |
Mount Wank
The opening hours of the Wankbahn cable car.
The Wankbahn is completely closed during the listed maintenance times (the first and last day of maintenance is stated). The inspection times may be subject to change at short notice (e.g. due to bad weather).
| Operating times | Duration | Last ascent | Maintenance (closed) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wankbahn | May to Oct 8.45 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. | Nov 8.45 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. | 18 minutes | 30 minutes before end of service | until 30.04.2025 |
