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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Ulm is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Ulm is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Zugspitze and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Grainau, Riffelriß and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Ulm?

The distance between Zugspitze and Ulm is 246 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Ulm without a car is to train via Munich which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Zugspitze to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Ulm train from?

Zugspitze to Ulm train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Grainau, Riffelriß station.

Where does the Zugspitze to Ulm train arrive?

Zugspitze to Ulm train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Ulm is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Zugspitze to Ulm.

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 584+ hotels available in Ulm.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zugspitze to Ulm by train, taxi, bus, 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.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Grainau, Riffelriß to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain Rb6
3. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
3h 56m
€63–97
Drive 164.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Ulmcar 164.6 km
1h 52m
€27–39
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Zugspitze to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Ulmbus 091 / ...
4h 24m
€83–113
Train
1. Take the train from Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb64
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
5h 58m
€82–88

Zugspitze to Ulm by train

56Weekly Trains

3h 56mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.1 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Grainau, Riffelriß to Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Pasing in around 3h 56m.

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