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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €45 - €75.

How far is it from Luthern to Zugspitze?

The distance between Luthern and Zugspitze is 359 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €95 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Luthern to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Zugspitze train from?

Luthern to Zugspitze train services, operated by Südostbahn, depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Luthern to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Luthern to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €95 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Luthern to Zugspitze train arrive?

Luthern to Zugspitze train services, operated by Südostbahn, arrive at Wattwil station.

Can I drive from Luthern to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Zugspitze is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Luthern to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Luthern and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Wattwil, St. Margrethen Sg, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

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

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain Rjx
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
6h 32m
€103–207
Drive 286.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Luthern to Zugspitzecar 286.4 km
3h 48m
€50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Munich Central Bus Stationbus RegioJet 22
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 20m
€96–127
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Wattwiltrain Vae
2. Take the train from Wattwil to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
11h 12m

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Map of how to get from Luthern to Zugspitze.

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Distance: 359.2 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Luthern, Switzerland and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luzern to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Wattwil, St. Margrethen Sg, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 11h 12m.

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