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How to get fromZugspitze to Innsbruckby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zugspitze to Innsbruck by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb64
    2. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus 040 / ...
    3h 25m
    €38–42

  2. Drive  78.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zugspitze to Innsbruckcar car 78.5 km
    1h 26m
    €13–19

  3. Drive via Telfs-Pfaffenhofen  53.8 km

    1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofencar car 53.8 km
    1h 23m
    €14–22

  4. Train, bus via Scharnitz

    1. Take the train from Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitzbus bus Rb6
    3. Take the train from Scharnitz to Innsbruck Westbahnhoftrain train
    4h 15m

  5. Drive, line 355 bus

    1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs Gh Martinacar car
    2. Take the bus from Telfs Gh Martina to Innsbruck Maximilianstraßebus bus 350 / ...
    1h 35m
    €15–22

Zugspitze to Innsbruck by train and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Zugspitze to Innsbruck. However, you can take the train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, walk to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, then take the bus to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. Alternatively, you can drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofen in around 1h 23m.

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