The average train between Heidelberg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 16m • 2 changes


4h 40m • 2 changes


4h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Book your Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 277.2 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Hauptbahnhof and Pasing in around 4h 47m.