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Museum Aschenbrenner
Local museum dedicated to fine porcelain, nativity scenes, and the Aschenbrenner family’s decorative arts tradition in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
10 h 53 m
Average duration
10 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
701 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 3 trains that leave Amsterdam for Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Sun, Jun 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 701 km distance in an average of 10 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 53 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 10 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 435 miles (701 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $194 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $144 (€117).
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $194 (€157).
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
The journey is about 20m faster (9h 13m by train vs 9h 33m by car) and roughly $56 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($144 (€117) vs $200 (€162)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 AM Amsterdam | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:02 AM Amsterdam | 10h53 | 5:55 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:56 AM Amsterdam | 10h59 | 7:55 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:19, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 435 miles (701 km) distance in 8h 48m.
Distance 435 miles (701 km) |
Average train duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 48m |
First train 1:19 AM |
Last train 11:07 PM |
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