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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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 56m. 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 $12.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m 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 |
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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 $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
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How to get from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 AM6h30Salzburg2:15 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$261One-way0 transfers
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7:45 AM6h30Salzburg2:15 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$261One-way0 transfers
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3:50 PM4h40Salzburg8:30 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:05 AM4h55Salzburg10:00 AMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$371One-way0 transfers
4:35 PM5h25Salzburg10:00 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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