The average train between Aachen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 Aachen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Messe/Deutz and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Book your Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Aachen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 515.9 km. The road distance is 752 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and München Hbf in around 7h 29m.