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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Mainz to Zugspitze?

The distance between Mainz and Zugspitze is 510 km. The road distance is 442.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 50m and costs €110 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Mainz to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Zugspitze train from?

Mainz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Mainz to Zugspitze is to train via Munich which takes 6h 50m and costs €110 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Mainz to Zugspitze train arrive?

Mainz to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Zugspitze is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Mainz to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2558+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Mainz to Zugspitze - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Pasing11
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
6h 50m
€113–126
Drive 442.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mainz to Zugspitze442.7 km
4h 31m
€71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
9h 31m
€101–145
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
6h 44m
€137–249
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen62
9h 21m
€84–185
Train via Munich #2
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to München OstNj
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
9h 32m
€86–108

Mainz to Zugspitze by train

8Weekly Trains

6h 50mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.4 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Zugspitze via Frankfurt central train station, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 9h 31m.

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