Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 59m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2 (-€2). The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 2m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
How to get from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:35 PM1h20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße4:55 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:35 PM1h20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße4:55 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
S 62:38 PM1h19Innsbruck Hbf3:57 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen station$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 288+
RB66:42 AM4h13Innsbruck Hbf10:55 AMGarmisch-Partenkirchen station$191One-way1 transfer
RJX13483 · RB54 · RE5 · RB66:56 PM4h59Innsbruck Hbf11:55 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen station$191One-way4 transfers
S 66:38 PM1h19Innsbruck Hbf7:57 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen station$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM1h20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße8:20 AMGarmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof$81One-way0 transfers
S 6 · Bus RB69:08 AM1h48Innsbruck Hbf10:56 AMGarmisch-Partenkirchen station$261One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
Nov 01
Nov 02
Nov 03
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Garmisch-Partenkirchen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Travelling from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
