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Trip Summary
There are 22 daily trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leverkusen. Traveling by train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leverkusen usually takes around 8 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 6 hours and 45 minutes.
Distance | 307 mi (493 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 45m |
Lowest price | €24.81 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leverkusen?
2 train services operate from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leverkusen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 21 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 7h 19m | €70.47 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 21 | 8h 14m | €78.34 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leverkusen start from €25, and on average cost . Daily there are 21 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leverkusen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Garmisch-Partenkirchen leaves from Griesen(Oberbay) . And in Leverkusen trains arrive at Leverkusen-Schlebusch and 2 other train stations.
From Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leverkusen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leverkusen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 45 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Leverkusen is approximately 307 miles, or 493 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Leverkusen tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 22 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Leverkusen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
City Information
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.
Leverkusen
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Leverkusen is a small city in the west of Germany. This comparatively young city owes much of its growth to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
Although Leverkusen may not be on your radar, what puts this city on the map is the BayArena. Around 30,000 football fans gather at the arena to watch Bayer Leverkusen play, and daily tours are available for those who arrive when it's not a match day.
Another popular attraction in the city is the impressive Japanese Gardens. You'll quickly forget which continent you're in while you stroll through these serene gardens with koi ponds, small wooden bridges, Japanese maple trees, and lanterns. The tea pavilion in the center makes for great photos, especially when the surrounding trees blossom.
If you're in town to shop, visit the vast Rathaus-Galerie mall to indulge in shopping the German and international brands and dining at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
Leverkusen is located close to two international airports, Cologne-Bonn and Dusseldorf. High-speed trains run to these cities, and slower regional trains offer connections to Leverkusen. Other destinations throughout Europe are accessible via rail or intercity bus, so continuing from Leverkusen to Brussels or Amsterdam is a piece of cake.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Main departure station: Griesen(Oberbay)
There is one train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
All train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Griesen(Oberbay)
Where is the train station in Leverkusen?
Main arrival station: Leverkusen-Schlebusch
There are more train stations and stops in Leverkusen than most cities. Most trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Leverkusen:
Train stations in Leverkusen:
Leverkusen-Schlebusch
Leverkusen-Küppersteg
Leverkusen-Rheindorf
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