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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Essen to Zugspitze?

The distance between Essen and Zugspitze is 761 km. The road distance is 664.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Essen to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zugspitze train from?

Essen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Essen to Zugspitze is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €180 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €180 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zugspitze is 665 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Essen to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 1172+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Essen to Zugspitze - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Zugspitze by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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 Essen Hbf to Pasingtrain 47
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
8h 27m
€183–355
Drive 664.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Zugspitzecar 664.6 km
6h 24m
€107–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
12h 40m
€127–179
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
13h 31m
€138–246
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
9h 21m
€190–360
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitzecar
6h 32m
€155–197
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 9m
€151–319
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 37m
€161–338
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 31m
€193–355
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 29m
€160–394

Essen to Zugspitze by train

2Weekly Trains

8h 27mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 761 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 12h 40m.

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