What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Seilbahn Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Eibsee via Leverkusen, Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Seilbahn Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Eibsee via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze?

The distance between Cologne and Seilbahn Zugspitze is 683 km. The road distance is 620.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €100 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze bus from?

Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze train from?

Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze train arrive?

Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze is 621 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze.

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Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 59m
€103–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
13h 1m
€60–92
Drive 620.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitzecar 620.8 km
5h 50m
€104–151
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 41m
€123–343
Train via Augsburg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Augsburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Weilheim(Oberbay)train Rb
3. Take the train from Weilheim to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
8h 23m
€81–257
Train via Esslingen
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Esslingentrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Esslingen to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
9h 6m
€130–258
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 30m
€138–347

Cologne to Seilbahn Zugspitze by train and foot

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Distance: 683.1 km
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Seilbahn Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Seilbahn Zugspitze via München Hbf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Eibsee in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Seilbahn Zugspitze via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Eibsee in around 13h 1m.

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