There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train via Munich
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 60
- Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
6h 12m€93–150Drive 321.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Karlsruhe to Zugspitzecar 321.1 km
3h 22m€54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 10m€102–137Train
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
8h 8m€101–183
Karlsruhe to Zugspitze by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Zugspitze is 415 km. The road distance is 321.1 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 12m and costs €90 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Karlsruhe to Zugspitze, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.
Karlsruhe to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Zugspitze is to train via Munich which takes 6h 12m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Karlsruhe to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Karlsruhe to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pasing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Zugspitze is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Karlsruhe to Zugspitze.
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