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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €80 - €130 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Riffelriß via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Vienna to Zugspitze?

The distance between Vienna and Zugspitze is 565 km. The road distance is 502 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 7m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Vienna to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Zugspitze bus from?

Vienna to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Zugspitze train from?

Vienna to Zugspitze train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Vienna to Zugspitze is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 7m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Vienna to Zugspitze bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Zugspitze train arrive?

Vienna to Zugspitze train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Zugspitze is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Vienna to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2739+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Vienna to Zugspitze - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Salzburg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
8h 7m
€121–265
Drive 502 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Vienna to Zugspitzecar 502 km
5h 29m
€85–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus N136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 35m
€118–154
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Riffelrißtrain
6h 25m
€128–372
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
9h 8m
€116–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Amstetten NÖtrain Drf / ...
2. Take the bus from Amstetten Bahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchenbus
9h 39m
€178–253
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 53m
€158–444

Vienna to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 565 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Riffelriß via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 7m. 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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