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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Cologne is to drive which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Zugspitze and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Grainau, Riffelriß and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Cologne?

The distance between Zugspitze and Cologne is 693 km. The road distance is 602.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €80 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Zugspitze to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Zugspitze to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Zugspitze to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Cologne is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Zugspitze to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1743+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Zugspitze to Cologne 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
best
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
7h 22m
€81–194
Train via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Köln Hbftrain 42
9h 3m
€75–197
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 Leverkusenbus N28
11h 22m
€103–151
Drive 602.4 km
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Colognecar 602.4 km
5h 55m
€98–141
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Grainau, Riffelriß to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 3m
€124–307
Train via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the train from Pasing to Bonn Hbftrain Drf
11h 36m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zugspitze to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
5h 57m
€149–202
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 58m
€145–331
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Grainau, Riffelriß to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 58m
€150–287
Drive to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs Gh Martinacar
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane INN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 34m
€103–454

Zugspitze to Cologne by train

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Distance: 693.4 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Grainau, Riffelriß to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and München Hbf in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zugspitze to Köln Heumarkt via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, Munich central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 11h 22m.

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