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How to get fromFrankfurt am Main to Zugspitzeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Munich

    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 451.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Zugspitzecar car 451.5 km
    4h 17m
    €73–105

  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 50m
    €115–158

  4. Fly, 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 43m
    €135–293

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 5404 / ...
    11h 44m
    €82–164

Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main, 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 bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 7h 50m.

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