München / Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train

München / Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train

Heading off to the German Alps by train from München/Munich is easily done thanks to direct trains to the popular resort town, where an easy transfer is also available to Germany's highest railway, the Zugspitzbahn.

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From München Hbf/Munich main station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Journey Summary

Travel Time
1hr 22min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Information

Final Destination: Mittenwald or Innsbruck

On Saturdays there are additional ICE trains between Munchen and Garmisch.

1 x train per hour

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes*

Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date

*This does not normally apply to journeys by Regio train, but this route is an exception.

However, if you book online you won't be saving on the standard journey ticket, the saving will come from the opportunity to book a 'Regio-Ticket Werdenfels' day pass for this journey.
If you will be travelling in a group, additional adults will travel at a discounted rate, and you can travel on to other destinations at no additional charge.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
DB Bahn *

DB Bahn Guide

DB is the national railway operator in Germany, so its website can be used for booking journeys by German express trains; the ICE and IC trains and it doesn't charge booking fees.
It also sells tickets for journeys by direct trains on all international routes from Germany regardless of whether DB is operating the train service.

It also sells an extensive range of end-to-end journeys which involve making connections both within Germany and in neighboring countries, but journeys between Germany and Britain cannot be booked on DB.

A key feature of DB website worth keeping mind is that it offers 1st class ticket purchasers complimentary seat reservations on journeys both within and to/from Germany.

Seat reservations for daytime in both 1st and 2nd class can also be booked separately from tickets.

On this journey

Journey Features

Scenic - Yes

Good to Know

If you have booked a ticket online, then aim to be at Munchen Hbf no later than around 10 mins before the departure of the train.

The trains to Garmisch usually depart from Gleis (track/platforms) 27-36 in Munchen Hbf and these are some distance from the main concourse.
If you will be purchasing tickets at Munchen Hbf then be at the station a minimum of 20 mins before departure.

The  station for the Zugspitzbahn mountain railway is adjacent to DB's main station in Garmisch and the trains give easy access to the ski resort - as well as there being great views from Germany's highest railway.

There is a lack of images for this journey because when SMTJ last came this way it was pouring with rain, but this is pretty, rather than jaw-dropping trop, with distant views of mountain peaks, particularly as the train nears Garmisch.

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