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

The cheapest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Kaiserslautern and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaiserslautern station to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern central train station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kaiserslautern and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern, Hbf and arriving at Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze?

The distance between Kaiserslautern and Zugspitze is 505 km. The road distance is 409.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 1m and costs €120 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze train from?

Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze is to train via Munich which takes 7h 1m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze train arrive?

Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze.

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

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

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Pasingtrain 60
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb60 / ...
7h 1m
€124–384
Drive 409.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kaiserslautern to Zugspitzecar 409.1 km
4h 34m
€67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N236 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 25m
€115–158
Train
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
7h 58m
€128–435

Kaiserslautern to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 504.8 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 25m.

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