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How to get fromTraunstein to Zugspitzeby train, bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Traunstein to München Hbftrain train 62 / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Grainau, Riffelrißtrain train
    4h 50m
    €53–90
  2. Drive 174.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traunstein to Zugspitzecar car 174.3 km
    2h 26m
    €29–41
  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Traunstein to Rosenheimtrain train 62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosenheim station to Munich central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Zugspitzetaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    €88–133
  4. Train via Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt

    1. Take the train from Traunstein to München Hbftrain train Re5
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6
    3. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatttrain train
    5h 24m
    €80–95

Traunstein to Zugspitze by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Traunstein, Germany and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Traunstein to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 50m.

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