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How to get fromZurich to Bavarian Alpsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Bavarian Alps by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain train rjx 167
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 5404 / ...
    5h 56m
    €46–72

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    6h 36m
    €56–87

  3. Drive 262.6 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Bavarian Alpscar car 262.6 km
    3h 22m
    €46–66

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane ZRH - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    5h 20m
    €159–349

  5. Train via Zuerich Hb

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 5404 / ...
    6h 34m
    €78–384

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bavarian Alps, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bavarian Alps via Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Bavarian Alps via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 36m.

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