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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zugspitze is to train which costs €100 - €140 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Frankfurt, Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Aachen to Zugspitze?

The distance between Aachen and Zugspitze is 753 km. The road distance is 652.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 29m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Aachen to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zugspitze train from?

Aachen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Aachen to Zugspitze is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 29m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Aachen to Zugspitze train arrive?

Aachen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Zugspitze is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Aachen to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2740+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Aachen to Zugspitze - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Pasing47 / ...
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6
9h 29m
€116–300
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to München OstNj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
13h 9m
€105–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Munich central bus stationN884 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
12h 30m
€108–149
Drive 652.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Zugspitze652.1 km
6h 18m
€107–154
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
7h 48m
€133–360
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aachen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitze
7h 12m
€158–202
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
8h 22m
€153–370
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BRU - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
9h 19m
€185–354

Aachen to Zugspitze by train

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9h 29mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 752.8 km
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Frankfurt, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 12h 30m.

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