What is the cheapest way to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac?

The cheapest way to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 17h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac?

The fastest way to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac is to train and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs €140 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Retournac?

No, there is no direct bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Retournac via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Lyon and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Retournac?

No, there is no direct train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and arriving at Retournac via München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

How far is it from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac?

The distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Retournac is 1106 km. The road distance is 768.3 km.

How do I travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac without a car?

The best way to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac without a car is to train which takes 13h 54m and costs €130 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac?

It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac bus from?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac train from?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Train or bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac?

The best way to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac is to train which takes 13h 54m and costs €130 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 17h 41m.

Where does the Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac bus arrive?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac train arrive?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac?

Yes, the driving distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac is 768 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac.

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac by train (TGV), bus, 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München HbfRb6 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
5. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to RetournacTer
13h 54m
€133–435
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Lyon
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Saint-Étienne736 / ...
4. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournac
17h 41m
€57–87
Drive 768.3 km
1. Drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac768.3 km
9h 29m
€119–171
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MUC - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
5. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournac
9h 26m
€148–297
Train via Neu-Ulm
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof62
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
5. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to RetournacTer
15h 11m
€154–387
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck to Chambéry - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part DieuTer
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
5. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to RetournacTer
19h 32m
€94–218
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)MUC - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
6. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournac
12h 12m
€161–351

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac by train

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13h 54mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,106.1 km
Duration: 13h 54m

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You can take a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Retournac via München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Retournac via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Lyon, Saint-Étienne, and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 17h 41m.

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