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Bus from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Traveling by bus from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen usually takes around one hour and 15 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 10 minutes.
Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 10m |
Cheapest price | $10.20 |
Trips per day | 7 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus | 7 | 1h 15m | $12.77 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 7 trips from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 15 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The bus takes an average of one hour and 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometers from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 10 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen; ticket prices start at $40.88.
City Information
Munich
Boasting a quaint beauty that has withstood the test of time, Munich is a vibrant city where the old meets the new. One of the most noticeable events in the city is Oktoberfest. The festival is the largest beer festival in the world, and it is here that you can enjoy a huge variety of beers, as well as local specialties and themed entertainment. For those who want to learn more about the city’s architectural history, consider visiting the Church of Our Lady, which features two unique dome-topped towers, forming an eye-catching part of Munich’s skyline. If you simply wish to enjoy a stroll around town, the English Garden, with its signature Chinesischen Turm, will offer the reprieve you need.
Among the local favorites in the city are Spatenhaus and Haxnbauer, both of which serve authentic hearty Munich dishes. For a more affordable dinner, you could check out the beer gardens such as Seehaus Biergarten or Augustinerkeller.
München Hauptbahnhof, located at the center of Munich, is the principal train station in the city serving all Deutsche Bahn trains that pass through town. Munich’s Central Bus Station is located in the heart of the city, making it easy to catch a bus by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Sindbad. The main airport is the Franz Josef Strauss International Airport, which lies 19 miles northeast of the city center.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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A Bavarian destination in southern Germany, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a popular ski town that attracts millions of visitors every year. Accordingly, some of the best things to do are outdoors! The Zugspitze, Germany's tallest mountain, is covered in glacial snow year-round, but the ski season is only from October to May. Even if you're not strapped into a snowboard or skis, you can take the cogwheel train or cable car to the peak of the Zugspitze for outstanding views of the four countries surrounding the mountain.
The summer months are all about hiking in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Check out Partnachklamm or Höllentalklamm, two incredible gorges where you can hike, traverse through tunnels, and see waterfalls. Then drink in the views of the Eibsee, a crystal clear alpine lake with boating and hiking opportunities.
There are many transportation options to serve the many enthusiastic adventurers who visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Munich is just a short bus trip away, and FlixBus runs service from Berlin, too. Garmisch-Partenkirchen has its own train station (complete with mountain views!), so you can easily connect to Deutsche Bahn trains heading to destinations throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Munich?
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Main departure station: Central Bus Station
Munich's Central Bus Station (or ZOB) is very close to the city's train station and within a short walk of Old Town. As the center of Munich's intercity bus travel services, this station welcomes bus lines like FlixBus and RegioJet. The station is expansive, with multiple stories of offices that overlook the train tracks outside. Passengers will find many fast-food options, as well as convenience stores, ATMs, and public restrooms inside the station.
All bus stations in Munich:
Central Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofstraße 31
All buses from Munich arrive at one main station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Bus stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Bahnhofstraße 31
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