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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zugspitze is to bus and train which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Zugspitze is to fly and train which takes 8h 26m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Paris to Zugspitze?

The distance between Paris and Zugspitze is 938 km. The road distance is 789.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 9h 35m and costs €120 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Paris to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Zugspitze train from?

Paris to Zugspitze train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.

Train or bus from Paris to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Paris to Zugspitze is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 9h 35m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Paris to Zugspitze train arrive?

Paris to Zugspitze train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Zugspitze is 789 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Paris to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2616+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Paris to Zugspitze - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Zugspitze by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 60
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
9h 35m
€126–370
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
15h 53m
€86–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Munich central bus stationbus 091 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
14h 50m
€120–191
Drive 789.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Zugspitzecar 789.3 km
9h 49m
€125–181
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CDG - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 26m
€131–318
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
9h 53m
€112–210
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane CDG - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
9h 8m
€164–369
Fly to Zurich Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
9h 53m
€185–476
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CDG - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
10h 54m
€177–404

Paris to Zugspitze by train

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9h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 938 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris Est to Grainau, Riffelriß via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 14h 50m.

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