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Vils - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Vils to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Traveling by train from Vils to Garmisch-Partenkirchen usually takes around 8 hours and 7 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance22 mi (36 km)
Fastest train8h 7m
Lowest price£21.11
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
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Which train should you take from Vils to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Vils to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn18h 7m£21.11

Frequently Asked Questions

While the train is the main method of transportation from Vils 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 Vils and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is approximately 22 miles, or 36 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 7 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.

Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Vils to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Vils at 21:00 and arrives in Garmisch-Partenkirchen around 8 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, 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 Vils.

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 Vils?

Main departure station: Stadtpl. 7

There is one train station in Vils.

All train stations in Vils:

  • Stadtpl. 7

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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