There are 5 ways to get from Garmisch to Switzerland by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5h 51mCHF 41–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
5h 53mCHF 24–47Drive 269.6 km
- Drive from Garmisch to Zurichcar 269.6 km
3h 18mCHF 52–75Train
- Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6
- Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain 88
- Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthurtrain Ec
6h 32mCHF 54–135Bus, train via Buchs
- Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Buchs SGtrain
- Take the train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
7h 47mCHF 59–97
Garmisch to Switzerland by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Garmisch to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Garmisch to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Garmisch station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Garmisch to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via München Hbf, St. Margrethen SG and Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Garmisch and Switzerland is 336 km. The road distance is 269.6 km.
The best way to get from Garmisch to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Garmisch to Switzerland, including transfers.
Garmisch to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Garmisch to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The best way to get from Garmisch to Switzerland is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 140 and takes 6h 32m.
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.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- Thurbo
Train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–20
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 10–14
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 16–20
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Buchs SG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–14
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Garmisch to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Garmisch to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garmisch to Switzerland is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Garmisch to Switzerland.
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