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 20m.

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 via Munich which takes 6h 20m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 via Munich which takes 6h 20m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Linz to Zugspitze train arrive?

Linz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf 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 2671+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Linz to Zugspitze - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Zugspitze by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
6h 20m
€86–179
Drive 338.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Linz to Zugspitzecar 338.2 km
3h 56m
€56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wels to Munich central bus stationbus 951
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 11m
€100–134
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Westbahnhoftrain 976 / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Westbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatttrain
7h 45m
€105–150

Linz to Zugspitze by train

49Weekly Trains

6h 20mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.1 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof B3 to Zugspitze via Wels Hans-Sachs-Straße 85, Wels, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 11m.

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