How to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 118 miles (191 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $8 - $49 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $49 (€43) • 5 h 22 min | |
Popular travel companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Travel 118 miles (191 km) by bus, flight or train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $113 (€101). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel 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 travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich. DB uses different types of travel 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 travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 3 options to travel to Zurich from Garmisch-Partenkirchen including taking a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Zurich:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $13 (€11) for the same trip.
A bus is $41 (€36) less than a train with an average ticket price of $49 (€43) from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich.
You should expect to travel around 118 miles (191 km) between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Zurich from Garmisch-Partenkirchen as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zurich.
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