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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, 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 51m
    CHF 41–73
  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 53m
    CHF 24–47
  3. Drive  269.6 km

    1. Drive from Garmisch to Zurichcar car 269.6 km
    3h 18m
    CHF 52–75
  4. 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 Winterthurtrain train Ec
    6h 32m
    CHF 54–135
  5. Bus, train via Buchs

    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Buchs SGtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SGtrain train S4
    7h 47m
    CHF 59–97

Garmisch to Switzerland by bus, foot, and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 41Cheapest 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 Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 5h 53m. 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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