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How to get fromGarmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitzby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitz by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitzbus bus Rb6
    40 min

  2. Drive  23.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitzcar car 23.8 km
    21 min
    €4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitztrain train Rb6
    41 min
    €5–23

  4. Train via Mittenwald

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Mittenwaldtrain train S6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mittenwald to Scharnitztrain train Rb6 / ...
    1h 19m
    €4–30

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  • Distance: 24.6 km
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and Scharnitz, Austria?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitz every 2 hours, and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitz 4 times a day. Tickets cost €5–23 and the journey takes 41 min.

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