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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
$41
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 3 trains that leave Salzburg 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 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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 Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.94 (€-5.63). The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg 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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![]() | 7:05 AM Salzburg | 3h50 | 10:55 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Salzburg | 3h47 | 12:55 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:08 AM Salzburg | 3h47 | 1:55 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 12:51 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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