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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Zugspitze is to night train and train which costs €90 - €180 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs €110 - €170.

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 Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Hanover to Zugspitze?

The distance between Hanover and Zugspitze is 711 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 train which takes 7h 57m and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Hanover to Zugspitze is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €180 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Hanover to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Zugspitze is 699 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Hanover to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hanover 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 Hannover Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 57m
€164–323
Night train, train
cheapest
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
€94–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus N05
11h 40m
€127–176
Drive 699.4 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Zugspitzecar 699.4 km
6h 12m
€113–163
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Augsburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Augsburg Hbf to Zugspitzecar
8h 40m
€121–148
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 3m
€177–269
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf 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
€161–435
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 19m
€162–367
Fly Hannover Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane HAJ - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
10h 19m
€278–505

Hanover to Zugspitze by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 711 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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