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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Zugspitze is to train via Munich which costs €90 - €190 and takes 7h 52m.

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 21m 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 29m.

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 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 7h 52m.

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 15m to drive from Hanover to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

There are 10 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 Ost1393
2. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitze
5h 21m
€116–142
Train via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf25 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
7h 52m
€94–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationN05
11h 40m
€113–192
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Muenchen HbfNj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
12h 29m
€106–371
Drive 699.4 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Zugspitze699.4 km
6h 15m
€112–162
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen24
8h 46m
€178–232
Fly Hannover Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)HAJ - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
7h 1m
€184–326
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BRE - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
8h 7m
€183–371
Fly Hannover Airport to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)HAJ - INN
2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitze
7h 57m
€130–634
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)HAM - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitze
7h 33m
€124–444

Hanover to Zugspitze by night train and train

17Weekly Services

12h 29mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 719.1 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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 €40–110 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 52m.

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