There are 5 ways to get from Austria to Zugspitze by train, bus, or car
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 Munich
best- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain 962 / ...
- Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 56m€137–197Drive 502 km
cheapest- Drive from Vienna to Zugspitzecar 502 km
5h 29m€76–109Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus N136 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
9h 42m€119–159Train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
9h 14m€116–163Train, bus
- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Amstetten Noetrain 79220 / ...
- Take the bus from Amstetten Bahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchenbus
9h 51m€180–257
Austria to Zugspitze by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Riffelriß via Wien Westbahnhof, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Austria and Zugspitze is 568 km. The road distance is 502 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 56m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Austria to Zugspitze, including transfers.
Austria to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Austria to Zugspitze train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Austria to Zugspitze is to train via Munich which takes 8h 56m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Austria and Zugspitze, Germany?
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Riffelriß via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Zugspitze via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 9h 42m.
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Amstetten Noe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Westbahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Amstetten Noe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Amstetten Noe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0040374557200
- Website
- romfour.com
Bus from Amstetten Bahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €130–180
- Schedules at
- romfour-door2door.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Austria to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Austria to Zugspitze train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Zugspitze is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Austria to Zugspitze.
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