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The cheapest and fastest trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

Cheapest price

$39

Average price

$74

Fastest journey

5 h 18 m

Average duration

5 h 36 m

Trains per day

Distance

192 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich 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 Zurich will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Garmisch-Partenkirchen for Zurich on Tue, Jun 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .

On Tue, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 16 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.

10:07PM9h48

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

07:55AMZurich

$391One-way

0 transfers

07:05PM10h48

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

05:53AMZurich

$441One-way

0 transfers

08:07AM5h20

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

01:27PMZurich

$461One-way

0 transfers

07:04AM5h47

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

12:51PMZurich

$1101One-way

0 transfers

09:05AM6h16

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

03:21PMZurich

$1301One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€66 Average price	€32 Average price Cheapest
6h 17m Average duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 29m Average duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Overview: Train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich

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Trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $26 (€21)

Distance

118 miles (191 km)

Average train duration

5h 47m

Cheapest ticket price

$39 (€32)

Trains per day

Fastest train

5h 18m

First train

07:02

Last train

22:07

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $26 (€21)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn train tickets between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zurich from $57 (€46) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zurich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $57
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich

FAQs: Travel by train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich.

Cheap train tickets from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich can start from as little as $44 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich is $111 (€90); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich is 5 h 20 min to travel the 118 mile (191 km) long route, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich leaves at 12: 04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich leaves at 11: 39 PM.

There are 8 trains a day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to Zurich from Garmisch-Partenkirchen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 39 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich by train is October.

You have options as you can travel between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zurich 2 different ways: bus or train.