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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Zugspitze?

The distance between Nuremberg and Zugspitze is 283 km. The road distance is 283.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Nuremberg to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Zugspitze train from?

Nuremberg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Zugspitze is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Zugspitze train arrive?

Nuremberg to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Zugspitze is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Nuremberg to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2554+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Nuremberg 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
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Grainau, Riffelriß
4h 48m
€66–114
Drive 283.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Zugspitze283.2 km
3h 7m
€46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
5h 15m
€86–118
Train via Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6
3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt
5h 54m
€79–149

Nuremberg to Zugspitze by train

49Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.1 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 5h 15m.

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