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Innsbruck - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 9 daily trains from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Traveling by train from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen usually takes around 2 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours,

Distance21 mi (34 km)
Fastest train2h 0m
Lowest price£18.42
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

2 train services operate from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn72h 11m£18.48
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company29h 11m£38.30
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen start from £38, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Innsbruck leaves from Hötting and one other station. And in Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains arrive at Griesen(Oberbay) .

    From Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the train is the main method of transportation from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.
The distance between Innsbruck and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is approximately 21 miles, or 34 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours, Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Innsbruck at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 9 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck.

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 coach 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 is the train station in Innsbruck?

Main departure station: Allerheiligenhöfe

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Innsbruck where you can board the train.

All train stations in Innsbruck:

  • Allerheiligenhöfe

  • Hötting

  • Kranebitten

  • Unterberg-Stefansbrücke

Where is the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Main arrival station: Griesen(Oberbay)

Garmisch-Partenkirchen has one train station.

Train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:

  • Griesen(Oberbay)

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