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 6h 4m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Zugspitze?

The distance between Stuttgart and Zugspitze is 332 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 bus which takes 5h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 bus which takes 5h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 6h 4m.

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 2620+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
5h 27m
Drive 256.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Zugspitzecar 256.4 km
2h 50m
€41–59
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
6h 4m
€64–110
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
€60–104

Stuttgart to Zugspitze by train

49Weekly Trains

6h 4mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.4 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Stuttgart to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 4m.

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