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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Hauptbahnhof, Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Zugspitze?

The distance between Esslingen and Zugspitze is 349 km. The road distance is 245.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs €90 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Esslingen to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Zugspitze train from?

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

Train or bus from Esslingen to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Esslingen to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Esslingen to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Zugspitze is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Esslingen to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Esslingen to Zugspitze - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Esslingen to Zugspitze by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Munich central bus stationbus N952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
6h 23m
€92–127
Drive 245.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Esslingen to Zugspitzecar 245.5 km
2h 43m
€40–57
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
6h 46m
€68–123
Train
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatttrain
7h 18m
€72–130

Esslingen to Zugspitze by train

49Weekly Trains

6h 46mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Esslingen to Zugspitze.

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Distance: 349.3 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Pliensauv. Weilstraße to Zugspitze via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esslingen to Grainau, Riffelriß via Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 46m.

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