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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Zugspitze is to fly and train and drive which costs €110 - €360 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Zugspitze is to fly and train which takes 8h 27m and costs €170 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via London Victoria and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Riffelriß via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Zugspitze?

The distance between Manchester and Zugspitze is 1298 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs €360 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Manchester to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Zugspitze bus from?

Manchester to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Zugspitze train from?

Manchester to Zugspitze train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Manchester to Zugspitze is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs €360 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €300 and takes 30h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Zugspitze bus arrive?

Manchester to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Zugspitze?

Zugspitze is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:44 PM in Manchester and 11:44 PM in Zugspitze.

Where does the Manchester to Zugspitze train arrive?

Manchester to Zugspitze train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2761+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Manchester to Zugspitze - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Zugspitze by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, night train, or car ferry

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

Fly Manchester Airport to Munich International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MAN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 54m
€142–391
Fly Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport, train, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to Imst-Pitztaltrain
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
10h 24m
€118–356
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
16h 17m
€364–754
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
30h 20m
€208–300
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zugspitzecar
15h 40m
€363–476
Fly Manchester Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane MAN - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 27m
€174–435
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BHX - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
10h 19m
€194–443
Fly Manchester Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MAN - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
10h 36m
€187–400
Fly Manchester Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
11h 37m
€174–496
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
20h 32m
€349–640
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
32h 56m
€189–352
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zugspitzecar
16h 48m
€258–432

Manchester to Zugspitze by train and foot

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16h 17mAverage Duration

€364Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,297.8 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Riffelriß via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 16h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Zugspitze via London Victoria, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 30h 20m.

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