What is the cheapest way to get from Gießen to Zugspitze?

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Zugspitze is to train and bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gießen to Zugspitze?

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Riffelriß via Frankfurt, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Gießen to Zugspitze?

The distance between Gießen and Zugspitze is 573 km. The road distance is 501.9 km.

How do I travel from Gießen to Zugspitze without a car?

The best way to get from Gießen to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €100 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Gießen to Zugspitze?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Gießen to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Zugspitze bus from?

Gießen to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Zugspitze train from?

Gießen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Gießen to Zugspitze is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Gießen to Zugspitze bus arrive?

Gießen to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Gießen to Zugspitze train arrive?

Gießen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Zugspitze is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Gießen to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2735+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Gießen to Zugspitze - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Gießen to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
8h 27m
€107–196
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to München Hbfbus
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
13h 29m
€83–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Munich central bus stationbus N885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 50m
€123–161
Drive 501.9 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Zugspitzecar 501.9 km
4h 45m
€93–134
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 47m
€122–292
Train via Augsburg
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Augsburg Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Weilheim(Oberbay)train Rb
4. Take the train from Weilheim to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
9h 45m
€113–214

Gießen to Zugspitze by train

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 572.6 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 50m.

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