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

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

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  1. Train via Salzburg

    best
    1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    8h 35m
    €122–271

  2. Drive  502 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vienna to Zugspitzecar car 502 km
    5h 29m
    €85–123

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus bus N136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    9h 42m
    €119–159

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 5404 / ...
    9h 48m
    €118–166

  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 56m
    €180–257

Austria to Zugspitze by subway and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Austria and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Riffelriß via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, 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 42m.

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