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How to get fromGarmisch to Switzerlandby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Garmisch to Switzerland by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N882 / ...
    6h 18m
    CHF 27–43
  2. Train via Lustenau

    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 Winterthurtrain train Ec
    6h 32m
    CHF 62–209
  3. Drive  269.6 km

    1. Drive from Garmisch to Zurichcar car 269.6 km
    3h 18m
    CHF 45–65
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx / ...
    6h 50m
    CHF 42–81
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain train Rb6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    7h 24m
    CHF 57–115

Garmisch to Switzerland by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Garmisch, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zürich Stadelhofen via München Hbf, St. Margrethen SG, and Winterthur in around 6h 32m.

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