What is the cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze?

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze?

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth station to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth central train station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Riffelriß via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Zugspitze?

The distance between Bayreuth and Zugspitze is 376 km. The road distance is 348.5 km.

How do I travel from Bayreuth to Zugspitze without a car?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €100 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Zugspitze bus from?

Bayreuth to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayreuth central train station.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Zugspitze train from?

Bayreuth to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Zugspitze bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Bayreuth to Zugspitze train arrive?

Bayreuth to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Zugspitze is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Bayreuth to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2789+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Bayreuth to Zugspitze - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bayreuth to Zugspitze by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
6h 4m
€102–216
Drive 348.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Zugspitzecar 348.5 km
3h 37m
€58–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
6h 30m
€100–131

Bayreuth to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 375.8 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Bayreuth, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Riffelriß via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 30m.

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