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Trip Summary
You can pick from 93 daily train trips between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Aachen. The average train journey from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Aachen takes 10 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 321 mi (516 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 0m |
| Lowest price | US$101.65 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Aachen?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Aachen. However, there are 93 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 93 | 10h 15m | US$164.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Aachen is approximately 321 miles, or 516 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 51 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 departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Aachen tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 07:00 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 93 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 Aachen 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 bus 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.
Aachen
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Positioned near the Dutch and Belgian borders in the west of Germany, Aachen is a true hidden gem. Once a Roman spa town, this historic city dates back to the 1st-century and later became a favorite residence of the Frankish king, Charlemagne. A royal experience surely awaits you as well on your visit to Aachen.
The most striking building in this city is undoubtedly Aachen Cathedral. This cathedral is the first place in Europe to receive the prestigious status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in part because it is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is also the final resting place of Charlemange, though the exact whereabouts of his remains are unknown.
After a day spent walking around the city, visit the Carolus Thermen, or thermal baths, to soak in the hot mineral spring waters once loved by the Romans. Choose between a range of indoor or outdoor pools, saunas, and spa treatments to enjoy what the Romans called "salus per aquam," or "health by water."
Because of its border location, Aachen is easy to reach from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Frequent international and national trains run through the train stations, while the international airport is served by many major airlines. Bus lines including FlixBus and Sindbad provide affordable ground travel from many destinations. Some of the more popular routes to Aachen depart from Berlin, Amsterdam, and Brussels.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Main departure station: Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg
There are two stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen where you can board the train to Aachen.
All train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg
Griesen(Oberbay)
Where is the train station in Aachen?
Main arrival station: Aachen-Rothe Erde
There are more train stations and stops in Aachen than most cities. Most trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Aachen:
Train stations in Aachen:
Aachen-Rothe Erde
Aachen Schanz
Eilendorf
Train Station
Aachen West
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