There are 4 ways to get from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N948 / ...
5h 49m€100–134Drive 215.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Zugspitze to Berchtesgadencar 215.7 km
2h 57m€36–51Train
- Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6 / ...
- Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassingtrain Re
5h 52m€85–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
- Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
7h 15m€70–118
Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Zugspitze station to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Schießstättbrücke via Munich central bus station and Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Riffelriß and arriving at Berchtesgaden Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and Freilassing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Zugspitze and Berchtesgaden is 284 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.
The best way to get from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs €100 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden, including transfers.
Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The best way to get from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Berchtesgaden, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Schießstättbrücke via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riffelriß to Berchtesgaden Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Freilassing in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Schedules at
- transdev.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- [email protected]
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Schedules at
- brb.de
- Phone
- +49 8821 7970
- [email protected]
- Website
- delfi.de
Train from Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–50
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- [email protected]
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- 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
- +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
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Zugspitze to Berchtesgaden.
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