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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Heidelberg is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Zugspitze and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zugspitze station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Zugspitze and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Riffelriß and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Pasing and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Heidelberg?

The distance between Zugspitze and Heidelberg is 426 km. The road distance is 357.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Zugspitze to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Heidelberg bus from?

Zugspitze to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Heidelberg train from?

Zugspitze to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Train or bus from Zugspitze to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Heidelberg is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Zugspitze to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zugspitze to Heidelberg train arrive?

Zugspitze to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Heidelberg is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Zugspitze to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Zugspitze to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain Rb6
2. Take the train from Pasing to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6h 35m
€107–319
Drive 357.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Heidelbergcar 357.1 km
3h 52m
€59–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N94 / ...
7h 24m
€111–153
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Riffelriß to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 46m
€141–356
Train
1. Take the train from Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Weilheimtrain Rb6
3. Take the train from Weilheim(Oberbay) to Augsburg Hbftrain Rb
4. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
7h 24m
€101–307
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Tutzingtrain
3. Take the train from Tutzing to Ostbahnhoftrain S6 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Heidelberg Hbftrain Ice
8h 20m
€116–324

Zugspitze to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 425.9 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Riffelriß to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Pasing, and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and Munich central bus station in around 7h 24m.

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