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 57m.

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 43m 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 Hbf and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Bonn to Zugspitze?

The distance between Bonn and Zugspitze is 708 km. The road distance is 579.1 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 9h 4m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Bonn to Zugspitze is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €110 - €220. 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 Pasing station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Zugspitze is 579 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Bonn to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2554+ 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pasing47 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
9h 4m
€113–215
Train via Mannheim
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen62
10h 14m
€83–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Munich central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
10h 30m
€104–148
Drive 579.1 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Zugspitze579.1 km
5h 43m
€93–134
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
6h 51m
€131–291
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to München OstNj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
11h 57m
€98–124
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bonn to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitze
6h 46m
€143–182
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn 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
7h 41m
€147–324
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
7h 57m
€155–319
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)DUS - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitze
6h 53m
€100–427

Bonn to Zugspitze by train

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9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 708 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 4m. 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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