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How to get fromAustria to Zugspitzeby train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Austria to Zugspitze by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    2. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar car
    6h 58m
    €85–135

  2. Drive 502 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vienna to Zugspitzecar car 502 km
    5h 29m
    €82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus bus 036 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    9h 37m
    €113–159

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb60 / ...
    9h 7m
    €116–452

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Amstetten NÖtrain train Drf / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amstetten Bahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchenbus bus
    9h 59m

Austria to Zugspitze by subway and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Austria and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Zugspitze via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Zugspitzplatt via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 7m.

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