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How to get fromBerchtesgaden to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Carby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus bus N981 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    6h 23m
    €95–127

  2. Drive 214.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Carcar car 214.1 km
    2h 46m
    €35–50

  3. Train via Munich

    1. Take the train from Freilassing to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Re
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain train
    6h 58m
    €90–290

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain train
    7h 30m
    €77–131

  5. Train via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train Re5
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain train
    7h 42m
    €93–299

Berchtesgaden to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car by train and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Berchtesgaden, Germany and Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car, Germany?

You can take a bus from Schießstättbrücke to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car via Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz, Salzburg South, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berchtesgaden Hbf to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car via Freilassing, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Zugspitzplatt in around 6h 58m.

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