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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Salzburg South and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Zugspitze?

The distance between Salzburg and Zugspitze is 260 km. The road distance is 206.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Salzburg to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zugspitze bus from?

Salzburg to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zugspitze train from?

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

Train or bus from Salzburg to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zugspitze is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €130 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Salzburg to Zugspitze bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salzburg to Zugspitze train arrive?

Salzburg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Zugspitze is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Salzburg to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2775+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Salzburg to Zugspitze - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb60 / ...
5h 16m
€71–270
Drive 206.9 km
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1. Drive from Salzburg to Zugspitzecar 206.9 km
2h 47m
€34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus 127 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
6h 20m
€95–130
Train via Zugspitzplatt
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain Re5
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain
6h 14m
€86–276
Train #2
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain
6h 25m
€70–119

Salzburg to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 260.2 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Zugspitze via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 20m.

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