There are 5 ways to get from Villach to Zugspitze by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Munich central bus stationbus N73 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
7h 35m€109–147Drive 351.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Villach to Zugspitzecar 351.5 km
5h 2m€58–83Train
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb60 / ...
7h 47m€99–318Night train, train
- Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
8h 47m€72–150Train, bus
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
- Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofbus
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 56m
Villach to Zugspitze by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villach to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Villach to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Villach to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Villach and Zugspitze is 440 km. The road distance is 351.5 km.
The best way to get from Villach to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Villach to Zugspitze, including transfers.
Villach to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Villach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Villach to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €320 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Zugspitze, Germany?
You can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Villach Hbf to Riffelriß via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–250
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €45–75
Train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €20–30
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–94
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €89–94
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–65
- Seating Carriage
- €25–30
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- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Night train from Villach Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Villach Hbf to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5254 3550
- [email protected]
- Website
- oetztaler.at
Bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- oetztaler.at
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More Questions & Answers
Villach to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Villach to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Zugspitze is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Villach to Zugspitze.
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