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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Zugspitze is to bus which costs €130 - €190 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Zugspitze is to train and fly and drive which takes 7h and costs €270 - €800.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Zugspitze?

The distance between Utrecht and Zugspitze is 903 km. The road distance is 817.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 10h 25m and costs €160 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Utrecht to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Zugspitze train from?

Utrecht to Zugspitze train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Zugspitze is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 10h 25m and costs €160 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 14h.

Where does the Utrecht to Zugspitze train arrive?

Utrecht to Zugspitze train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Zugspitze is 817 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Utrecht to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2671+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Utrecht to Zugspitze - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Utrecht to Zugspitze by train, bus, car, plane, or car 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 Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
10h 25m
€165–467
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Innsbruck Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
17h 49m
€122–579
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Munich central bus stationbus N94
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
14h
€131–186
Drive 817.2 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Zugspitzecar 817.2 km
7h 54m
€145–209
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane RTM - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
7h
€277–754
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
10h 40m
€173–476
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Utrecht to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zugspitzecar
8h 1m
€194–254
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
7h 1m
€160–465
Train, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane AMS - INN
4. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
8h 48m
Train, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane AMS - MUC
4. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
5. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
10h 45m

Utrecht to Zugspitze by train

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10h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 902.9 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Grainau, Riffelriß via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 14h.

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