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Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
438 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
It's difficult to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $203.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig costing on average $103.
A bus is $392 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig costing on average $442.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (4h 27m by train vs 5h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:58 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 5h06 | 10:04 AM Leipzig | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 7h34 | 1:09 PM Leipzig | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:02 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 5h02 | 12:04 PM Leipzig | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:32 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 7h37 | 3:09 PM Leipzig | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 4h59 | 2:04 PM Leipzig | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:07 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 4h57 | 4:04 PM Leipzig | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 but you can travel from only $38 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 272 miles (438 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 272 miles (438 km) |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig trains use the Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Markt. Use this guide to compare Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Hubertus, Sausalitos, Ritzmann's Zugspitzstube
Wi-Fi is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. ATMs are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Ticket office support is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Information desks are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Luggage storage is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Biohotel Garmischer Hof, Die Werdenfelserei, Roter Hahn.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Markt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
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