There are 5 ways to get from Zugspitze to Austria by car, train, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofencar
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
6h 33m€87–142Drive 500.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Zugspitze to Viennacar 500.8 km
5h 28m€82–118Bus
- Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 036 / ...
8h 40m€116–160Train
- Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6
- Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
- Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
7h 51m€119–352Bus, train
- Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amstetten Bahnhofbus
- Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Wien Hbftrain Ic
9h 17m
Zugspitze to Austria by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Austria is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Austria is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Zugspitze station to Austria. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Austria. However, there are services departing from Zugspitzplatt and arriving at Stephansplatz via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Zugspitze and Austria is 584 km. The road distance is 500.8 km.
The best way to get from Zugspitze to Austria without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €110 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Zugspitze to Austria, including transfers.
Zugspitze to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Zugspitze to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The best way to get from Zugspitze to Austria is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €110 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Austria?
You can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Stephansplatz via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zugspitzplatt to Stephansplatz via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €70–110
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €45–70
Train from Amstetten Noe to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €22–35
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- transdev.de
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- [email protected]
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- [email protected]
- Website
- brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Schedules at
- brb.de
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
Train from Amstetten Noe to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Amstetten Noe to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0040374557200
- Website
- romfour.com
Bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amstetten Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- romfour-door2door.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Zugspitze to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Zugspitze to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Austria is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Zugspitze to Austria.
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