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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Zugspitze?

The distance between Paderborn and Zugspitze is 672 km. The road distance is 616.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €95 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Paderborn to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Zugspitze train from?

Paderborn to Zugspitze train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Zugspitze is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €95 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Paderborn to Zugspitze train arrive?

Paderborn to Zugspitze train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Zugspitze is 617 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Paderborn to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2600+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Paderborn to Zugspitze - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Paderborn to Zugspitze by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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 Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
8h 50m
€99–328
Drive 616.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Paderborn to Zugspitzecar 616.8 km
5h 46m
€98–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Munich central bus stationbus N73
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
11h 25m
€112–161
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
12h 21m
€115–364
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paderborn to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitzecar
6h 14m
€127–168
Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, train
1. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane PAD - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
7h 15m
€196–401
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 54m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 43m
€162–311
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 3m
€179–303

Paderborn to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 672.1 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Zugspitze via Kassel, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 11h 25m.

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