Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Zugspitze

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    4. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    8h 42m
    €160–529

  2. Bus via Zugspitzplatt

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Munich central bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1304 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    11h 3m
    €77–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dresden to München, ZOBbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    8h 58m
    €131–154

  4. Drive 575.1 km

    1. Drive from Dresden to Zugspitzecar car 575.1 km
    5h 31m
    €94–135

  5. Fly from Dresden Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DRS - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    6h 48m
    €176–303

  6. Train via Hof

    1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to München Hbftrain train Re2
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    11h 16m
    €174–261

  7. Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus bus
    2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane PRG - MUC
    3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    8h 42m
    €178–321

  8. Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain train
    2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane BER - MUC
    3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    8h 14m
    €157–432

Dresden to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€160Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dresden to Zugspitze.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 708.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 58m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers