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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zugspitze?

The distance between Cologne and Zugspitze is 673 km. The road distance is 603.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Cologne to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zugspitze train from?

Cologne to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zugspitze is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Cologne to Zugspitze train arrive?

Cologne to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zugspitze is 603 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Cologne to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2554+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne 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 / ...
7h 31m
€109–202
Train via Mannheim
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen62
9h 39m
€84–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationN28
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
12h 5m
€104–150
Drive 603.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zugspitze603.4 km
5h 51m
€97–140
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 36m
€134–307
Train via Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Muenchen-PasingIce
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
8h 2m
€137–354
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitze
6h 31m
€147–187
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
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 6m
€139–346
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)DUS - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitze
6h 18m
€92–449
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)EIN - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitze
8h 6m
€179–435

Cologne to Zugspitze by train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 673.4 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Zugspitze via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 12h 5m.

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