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 - €150 and takes 5h 56m.

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 56m and costs €95 - €150.

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 München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zugspitze?

The distance between Cologne and Zugspitze is 685 km. The road distance is 605 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 56m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 56m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €180 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zugspitze is 605 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Cologne to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2581+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Cologne to Zugspitze - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
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1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 56m
€84–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Munich central bus stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
11h 40m
€120–172
Drive 605 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zugspitzecar 605 km
5h 56m
€98–141
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 40m
€124–288
Train via Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 14m
€140–362
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitzecar
6h 33m
€148–187
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
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 11m
€139–326
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
6h 19m
€97–379
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Köln 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 6m
€178–494

Cologne to Zugspitze by train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 685.2 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zugspitze via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 11h 40m.

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