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How to get fromGarmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurichby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    5h 47m
    CHF 40–72

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus X06 / ...
    5h 49m
    CHF 24–46

  3. Drive  271.2 km

    1. Drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurichcar car 271.2 km
    3h 19m
    CHF 52–75

  4. Train, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    4h 37m
    CHF 97–256

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain train Rb6
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain train 88
    3. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain train Ec
    6h 46m
    CHF 70–139

  6. Train, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MUC - BSL
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    5h 56m
    CHF 151–376

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich by bus, foot, and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zürich HB via München Hbf and St. Margrethen SG in around 6h 46m.

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