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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Zugspitze is to bus which costs €130 - €200 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Zugspitze is to drive and car train which takes 7h 16m and costs €130 - €850.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Bordesholm, Hamburg Dammtor, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

How far is it from Kiel to Zugspitze?

The distance between Kiel and Zugspitze is 978 km. The road distance is 939.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 17h and costs €130 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Kiel to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Zugspitze train from?

Kiel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bordesholm station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Kiel to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 17h and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Hanover, which costs €180 - €220 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Kiel to Zugspitze train arrive?

Kiel to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Dammtor station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Zugspitze is 940 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Kiel to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2671+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to Zugspitze by car, car train, bus, train, night 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitzecar
7h 16m
€133–848
Train, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane HAM - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
7h 27m
€109–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus N73
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
17h
€136–194
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
16h 41m
€136–363
Drive 939.6 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Zugspitzecar 939.6 km
8h 12m
€153–220
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
11h 50m
€187–215
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to München Hbftrain 28
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
11h 54m
€197–220
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel 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
8h 28m
€136–295
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
11h 1m
€173–396
Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane HAM - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
10h 47m
€142–380

Kiel to Zugspitze by train and night train

9Weekly Services

16h 41mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 978.5 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 17h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 11h 50m.

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