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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Austria is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Austria is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Zugspitze and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Austria. However, there are services departing from Grainau, Riffelriß and arriving at Stephansplatz via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Austria?

The distance between Zugspitze and Austria is 568 km. The road distance is 500.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Austria without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Zugspitze to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Austria train from?

Zugspitze to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Train or bus from Zugspitze to Austria?

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Austria is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Zugspitze to Austria train arrive?

Zugspitze to Austria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Austria is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Zugspitze to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4557+ hotels available in Austria.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
7h 55m
€78–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N91 / ...
8h 40m
€99–154
Drive 500.8 km
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Viennacar 500.8 km
5h 27m
€81–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amstetten Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Wien Meidlingtrain Ic
9h 47m

Zugspitze to Austria by train and subway

51Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.9 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Austria?

You can take a train from Grainau, Riffelriß to Stephansplatz via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Stephansplatz via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 8h 40m.

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