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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitz. Traveling by train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitz usually takes around one hour and 4 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 39 minutes.
Distance | 11 mi (17 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 39m |
Lowest price | £12.56 |
Trains per day | 22 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitz?
2 train services operate from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitz. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 0h 44m | £12.56 |
Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 1h 5m | £13.55 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Scharnitz tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 8 scheduled trains on most days. 22 of these are direct connections to Scharnitz. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Scharnitz 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 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Main departure station: Train Station
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Scharnitz.
All train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Train Station
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg
Griesen(Oberbay)
Where is the train station in Scharnitz?
Main arrival station: Gießenbach 298
Scharnitz receives travelers from Garmisch-Partenkirchen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Scharnitz:
Gießenbach 298
Train Station (vorplatz)
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