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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Zugspitze is to train which costs €95 - €130 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Bonn Stadthaus and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Siegburg Bf, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Bonn to Zugspitze?

The distance between Bonn and Zugspitze is 672 km. The road distance is 580.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €70 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Bonn to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Zugspitze train from?

Bonn to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Siegburg Bf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Bonn to Zugspitze is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €70 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Bonn to Zugspitze train arrive?

Bonn to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Zugspitze is 581 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Bonn to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2025+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Bonn to Zugspitze - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Bonn 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
best
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 59m
€74–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Munich central bus stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
10h 30m
€101–148
Drive 580.7 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Zugspitzecar 580.7 km
5h 48m
€93–135
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 54m
€127–282
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
10h 46m
€98–224
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to München Osttrain Nj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
11h 58m
€98–124
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bonn to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitzecar
6h 48m
€143–182
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 44m
€147–311
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 52m
€148–291
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
8h 44m
€183–502

Bonn to Zugspitze by tram and train

49Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.1 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Grainau, Riffelriß via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 10h 30m.

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