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How to get fromCologne to Zugspitzeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6 / ...
    8h 9m
    €110–325

  2. Drive  604.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Zugspitzecar car 604.9 km
    5h 55m
    €102–148

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus bus N28
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    12h 1m
    €133–177

  4. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane CGN - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    6h 51m
    €132–371

  5. Train via Esslingen

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Esslingentrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Esslingen to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 62
    9h 34m
    €150–298

  6. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DUS - MUC
    3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    7h 40m
    €145–373

Cologne to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Zugspitze via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 12h 1m.

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