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 - €85 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 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Zugspitze?

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 30m.

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/Donau Hbf and arriving at Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Linz to Zugspitze?

The distance between Linz and Zugspitze is 350 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 bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Linz to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Zugspitze bus from?

Linz to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Zugspitze train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Linz to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Linz to Zugspitze bus arrive?

Linz to Zugspitze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

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 2784+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
6h 30m
€101–132
Drive 338.2 km
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1. Drive from Linz to Zugspitzecar 338.2 km
3h 56m
€56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
6h 40m
€80–220
Train via Zugspitzplatt
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitzplatttrain
7h 12m
€107–151

Linz to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 350.4 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, 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 40m.

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