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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Linz to Zugspitze?

The distance between Linz and Zugspitze is 384 km. The road distance is 338.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Linz to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Zugspitze train from?

Linz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Linz to Zugspitze is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Linz to Zugspitze train arrive?

Linz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Linz to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Zugspitze is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Linz to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2582+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Linz to Zugspitze - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Zugspitze by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
6h 23m
€80–140
Drive 338.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Linz to Zugspitzecar 338.2 km
3h 56m
€55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
6h 45m
€89–189
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatttrain
7h 11m
€68–93
Train, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
5h 51m
€108–331

Linz to Zugspitze by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.1 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Zugspitze via Munich Hackerbrücke, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 45m.

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