- Must visit
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Flagship automotive museum with iconic architecture and a comprehensive history of Mercedes-Benz and mobility.
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Stuttgart without transferring at least once.
59448 · ICE 610
5408 · ICE 518
59450 · ICE 516
5507 · ICE 598
59450 · ICE 516
59448 · ICE 610
5507 · ICE 598
5408 · ICE 518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $577 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Stuttgart:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Stuttgart costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $546 (€446) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Stuttgart costing on average $577 (€471).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 4h 46m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (3h 13m by train vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $71 (€58) compared to roughly $50 (€41) 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 Stuttgart trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:07 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 3h36 | 11:43 AM Stuttgart | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:07 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 3h36 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
59448 · ICE 610 | On time 8:07 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3h36 | 11:43 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
5507 · ICE 598 | On time 9:07 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3h36 | 12:43 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Stuttgart run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
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