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How to get fromVienna to Zugspitzeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 5404 / ...
    8h 25m
    €110–153

  2. Drive  502 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vienna to Zugspitzecar car 502 km
    5h 29m
    €83–119

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus bus N136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    8h 35m
    €111–149

  4. Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane plane VIE - INN
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Riffelrißtrain train
    6h 14m
    €140–355

  5. Train via Wien Westbahnhof

    1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train 79214 / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 5404 / ...
    8h 54m
    €141–215

  6. Fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane VIE - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    7h 57m
    €164–366

Vienna to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Riffelriß via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 35m.

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