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Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Ostend. The average train journey from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Ostend takes 13 hours and 36 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 11 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 448 mi (721 km) |
| Fastest train | 11h 4m |
| Lowest price | £120.05 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Ostend?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Ostend. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 7 | 13h 37m | £136.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Ostend is approximately 448 miles, or 721 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 36 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 4 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Ostend on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 05:00 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 7 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 Ostend 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
There is one train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
All train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Ostend?
Main arrival station: Oostende
Ostend has one train station.
Train stations in Ostend:
Oostende
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