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
best- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb60 / ...
6h 31m€81–256Drive 338.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Linz to Zugspitzecar 338.2 km
3h 56m€56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
6h 35m€100–133Train via Zugspitzplatt
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to München Hbftrain Drf
- Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
- Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain
7h 3m€105–151
Linz to Zugspitze by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Linz and Zugspitze is 384 km. The road distance is 338.2 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €80 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Linz to Zugspitze, including transfers.
Linz to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.
Linz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Zugspitze is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Zugspitze, Germany?
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Riffelriß via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- sekretariat@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–200
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €40–60
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 8821 7970
- zugspitzbahn@zugspitze.de
- Website
- delfi.de
Train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Linz to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Linz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Zugspitze is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Linz to Zugspitze.
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