The average train between Salzburg and Garmisch takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Garmisch. 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 3 times a day between Salzburg and Garmisch. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Garmisch at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 12m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 50m • 1 change

4h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Garmisch. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Garmisch station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Salzburg to Garmisch train services, operated by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Garmisch train services, operated by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Book your Salzburg to Garmisch train tickets online with Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Garmisch is 150.8 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via München Hbf in around 3h 31m.