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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Vienna is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Vienna is to drive and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Zugspitze and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Zugspitze station to Vienna. 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 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zugspitze and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Zugspitzplatt and arriving at Wien Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Vienna?

The distance between Zugspitze and Vienna is 572 km. The road distance is 500.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €110 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Zugspitze to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Vienna train from?

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

Train or bus from Zugspitze to Vienna?

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Vienna is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Zugspitze to Vienna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zugspitze to Vienna train arrive?

Zugspitze to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Vienna is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Zugspitze to Vienna.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4738+ hotels available in Vienna.

Zugspitze to Vienna - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Zugspitze to Vienna by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
7h 48m
€119–409
Drive 500.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Viennacar 500.8 km
5h 28m
€82–118
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 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 036 / ...
8h 30m
€112–151
Drive to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofencar
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
4h 59m
€113–324
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amstetten Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Amstetten NÖ to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
8h 58m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
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 Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MUC - VIE
7h 46m
€171–374
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane MUC - GRZ
4. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
9h 4m
€228–523

Zugspitze to Vienna by train

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Distance: 572.3 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Zugspitzplatt to Wien Hbf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and Munich central bus station in around 8h 30m.

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