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There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Zugspitze by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Munich

    best
    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb60 / ...
    6h 31m
    €86–288

  2. Drive 338.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Linz to Zugspitzecar car 338.2 km
    3h 56m
    €55–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Munich central bus stationbus bus FlixBus 882 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    6h 35m
    €100–133

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain train
    7h 33m
    €61–84

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain train
    7h 35m
    €93–159

Linz to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau 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.

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