How to travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €414.

Distance: 334 miles (538 km)

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€115

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€102

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7h 21m

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6h 51m

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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Compare ways to travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Compare the available ways to get from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:

A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average €115.

A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average €414.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 21m.

Bus takes on average 11h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Duisburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 41m sooner (6h 51m by train vs 7h 32m by car). Tickets start at around €115 compared to roughly €102 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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How to get from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn89870 · ICE 103 · IC 2040 · ICE 515
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn89870 · ICE 103 · IC 2040 · ICE 515
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 527 · ICE 513 · 5423+Bayerische Regiobahn86537
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 525 · ICE 101 · ICE 591 · 5421
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 515 · 5429+Bayerische Regiobahn86545
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Duisburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:

A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average €115.

A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average €414.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 21m.

Bus takes on average 11h 39m.

The distance from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is approximately 334 miles (538 km).
The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
  • 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Duisburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Innsbruck, Füssen, Mittenwald, Munich Hbf. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Garmisch-Partenkirchen, allowing time to enjoy its stunning natural landscapes, visit attractions like the Zugspitze, and experience local culture.

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