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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Zugspitze is to train which costs €70 - €170 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Zugspitze is to car train and drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Hanover to Zugspitze?

The distance between Hanover and Zugspitze is 719 km. The road distance is 699.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs €110 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Hanover to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Zugspitze train from?

Hanover to Zugspitze train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Hanover to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Hanover to Zugspitze train arrive?

Hanover to Zugspitze train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Zugspitze is 699 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Hanover to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2620+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hanover to Zugspitze by car train, car, bus, night train, 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.

Car train, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to München Ostcartrain 1393
2. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitzecar
5h 22m
€116–141
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 57m
€74–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus N05
11h 40m
€112–161
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
12h 33m
€106–325
Drive 699.4 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Zugspitzecar 699.4 km
6h 16m
€111–160
Fly Hannover Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 4m
€178–281
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRE - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 5m
€173–361
Fly Hannover Airport to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane HAJ - INN
2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
7h 57m
€131–403
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane HAM - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
8h 13m
€101–400

Hanover to Zugspitze by night train and train

12Weekly Services

12h 33mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 719 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 57m.

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