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Leading contemporary art museum with major international exhibitions and a striking I. M. Pei entrance pavilion beside Fort Thüngen.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Luxembourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a flight costs an average of €100.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€88 Average price | €100 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Luxembourg:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Luxembourg costing on average €88.
A bus is €48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Luxembourg costing on average €100.
Other travel options to Luxembourg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 12h 2m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (6h 53m by train vs 6h 56m by car). Tickets start at around €88 compared to roughly €84 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.
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Trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Luxembourg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €75 but you can travel from only €49 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 8h 16m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average train duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €75 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 16m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Leading contemporary art museum with major international exhibitions and a striking I. M. Pei entrance pavilion beside Fort Thüngen.
National art and history museum with archaeology, decorative arts, and fine art spanning Luxembourg's long cultural development.
Museum inside Fort Thüngen explaining Luxembourg's fortress story, identity, and European role through engaging permanent displays.
Charming lower quarter along the Alzette River. Cobbled lanes, historic houses, and cliff views make it one of the city's prettiest walks.
Lively old town center with heritage streets, shops, and major monuments. It is the essential area for a first visit to Luxembourg.
Clifftop promenade lined with views over Grund, the Alzette, and old fortifications. Often called one of Europe's most beautiful balconies.
Judd Mat Gaardebounen is smoked pork collar with broad beans in a creamy sauce, often seen as Luxembourg's national dish and a staple of family cooking.
Bouneschlupp is a hearty green bean soup with potatoes, onions, and usually bacon or sausage, prized as a comforting traditional meal.
Gromperekichelcher are crisp grated potato cakes seasoned with parsley and onion, a beloved street food often sold at markets and fairs.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining by chef Léa Linster, known for refined French cuisine and polished service in a historic setting.
Classic Luxembourg institution serving brasserie dishes, seafood, and regional specialties in a lively Belle Époque setting near the center.
Traditional restaurant in the old fish market area, appreciated for Luxembourg dishes, game, and a historic cellar atmosphere.
Luxembourg is pricey for hotels and dining, though public transport is free nationwide. Expect higher tourist costs than nearby Belgium or Germany.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
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Luxembourg Airport -> Place Guillaume II
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Luxembourg trains use the Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Luxembourg station pair, with some services arriving at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13). Use this guide to compare Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Luxembourg 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.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Lodge am Hausberg, Restaurant Alpenhof
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Zugspitze, Hotel Königshof, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten.
Luxembourg is 1 km from Luxembourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Luxembourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Brasserie Schuman, Vapiano Luxembourg Gare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luxembourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luxembourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luxembourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luxembourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luxembourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton, Park Inn by Radisson Luxembourg City.
Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13) is 1 km from Luxembourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
ATMs are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
Available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
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