There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 9m€152–297Drive 604.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Zugspitzecar 604.9 km
5h 55m€100–145Bus
- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
12h 1m€129–177Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
- Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
- Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 56m€134–287Train via Mannheim
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
9h 39m€136–325Bus, train
- Take the bus from Köln to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
- Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
15h 41m€140–156Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
- Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
- Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 33m€139–300
Cologne to Zugspitze by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Leverkusen and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Cologne and Zugspitze is 685 km. The road distance is 604.9 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €150 - €300.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cologne to Zugspitze, including transfers.
Cologne to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Zugspitze is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €180 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 9m. 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 1m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–240
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Cologne to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zugspitze is 605 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Cologne to Zugspitze.
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