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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $183 (€149).
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€80) compared to roughly $112 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 6h 11m versus 5h 20m 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 Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
How to get from Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:25 PM11h00Vienna6:25 AMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:25 PM11h00Vienna6:25 AMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 AM9h15Vienna6:15 PMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:10 PM10h05Vienna9:15 AMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$601One-way0 transfers
6:25 PM11h00Vienna5:25 AMGarmisch-Partenkirchen$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $434 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average $483 (€395).
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Garmisch-Partenkirchen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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