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How to get fromFrankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zugspitzeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb60 / ...
    6h 48m
    €125–382

  2. Drive 441.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zugspitzecar car 441.7 km
    4h 32m
    €72–103

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich central bus stationbus bus 037 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    7h 56m
    €115–158

  4. Fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane FRA - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    6h 39m
    €134–298

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to München Hbfbus bus
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb60 / ...
    11h 28m
    €118–164

  6. Fly to Salzburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane plane FRA - SZG
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    8h 1m
    €195–578

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zugspitze via Frankfurt central train station, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 7h 56m.

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