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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Zugspitze?

The distance between Stuttgart and Zugspitze is 334 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Munich which takes 5h 13m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Stuttgart to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Zugspitze train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Zugspitze is to train via Munich which takes 5h 13m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Zugspitze is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Stuttgart to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2581+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

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

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
5h 13m
€64–115
Drive 256.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Zugspitzecar 256.4 km
2h 50m
€42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Munich central bus stationbus N952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
6h 41m
€90–130
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 62
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatttrain Rb64
6h 21m
€60–118

Stuttgart to Zugspitze by train

49Weekly Trains

5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.1 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schwabstraße to Zugspitze via Universität, Universität, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 6h 41m.

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