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How to get fromJena to Zugspitzeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Nuremberg

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    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    4. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    7h 6m
    €85–317

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus bus N69 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    10h 55m
    €127–171

  3. Drive  477.9 km

    1. Drive from Jena to Zugspitzecar car 477.9 km
    4h 57m
    €89–128

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Pasingtrain train 18
    2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6 / ...
    8h 56m
    €114–191

  5. Train via Pfaffenhofen

    1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pfaffenhofentrain train Re1
    3. Take the train from Pfaffenhofen to München Hbftrain train Re1
    4. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    11h 11m
    €93–119

Jena to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Riffelriß via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Zugspitze via Chemnitz central bus station, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 10h 55m.

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