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How to get fromGießen to Zugspitzeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Gießen to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    8h 1m
    €135–446

  2. Drive 501.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gießen to Zugspitzecar car 501.9 km
    4h 45m
    €82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gießen to Munich central bus stationbus bus N885 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    8h 55m
    €121–167

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane FRA - MUC
    3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    7h 30m
    €146–350

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to München Hbfbus bus
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    13h 7m
    €126–217

Gießen to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Riffelriß via Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 55m.

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