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Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Ostend and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The average train journey from Ostend to Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 16 hours and 24 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 11 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 448 mi (721 km) |
| Fastest train | 11h 36m |
| Lowest price | £68.38 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ostend to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Ostend to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 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 | 11h 36m | £121.51 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 17h 36m | £149.05 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ostend to Garmisch-Partenkirchen start from £68, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ostend leaves from Oostende . And in Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Ostend to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 17 hours and 36 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 11 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ostend and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is approximately 448 miles, or 721 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 24 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 36 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 from Ostend to Garmisch-Partenkirchen are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Ostend at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. 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 5 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 Ostend.
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 Ostend?
Main departure station: Oostende
There is one train station in Ostend.
All train stations in Ostend:
Oostende
Where is the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has one train station.
Train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Train Station
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