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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Riffelriß via Hauptbahnhof, Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Zugspitze?

The distance between Heilbronn and Zugspitze is 387 km. The road distance is 284.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Heilbronn to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Zugspitze bus from?

Heilbronn to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Zugspitze train from?

Heilbronn to Zugspitze train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Zugspitze is to train via Munich which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Zugspitze bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heilbronn to Zugspitze train arrive?

Heilbronn to Zugspitze train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Zugspitze is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Heilbronn to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

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Heilbronn to Zugspitze - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heilbronn to Zugspitze by train, bus, or car

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
6h 30m
€101–254
Drive 284.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Zugspitzecar 284.5 km
3h 51m
€47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
7h 25m
€102–134
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Esslingentrain Mex18 / ...
2. Take the train from Esslingen to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
8h 22m
€103–293

Heilbronn to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 386.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 7h 25m.

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