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Compare train and bus for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$157 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (5h 30m by train vs 6h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $157 compared to roughly $85 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.
Travel optionsfrom Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken
How to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:00 PM 11h45 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 4:45 AM Saarbrücken $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

5:00 PM 11h45 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 4:45 AM Saarbrücken $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:00 PM 11h45 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 4:45 AM Saarbrücken $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

3:30 PM 15h20 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 6:50 AM Saarbrücken $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Saarbrücken costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Saarbrücken by train.
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