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Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bus Schedule
Bus from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Traveling by bus from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen usually takes around 9 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 272 mi (438 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $33.79 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3 | 9h 25m | $53.57 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and usually makes the trip in about 9 hours and 25 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 272 miles from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Leipzig to Garmisch-Partenkirchen; ticket prices start at $47.91.
City Information
Leipzig
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Leipzig is a hip city in the Saxony region in the east of Germany. This city is the home of famous composers Richard Wagner and Johann Sebastian Bach and pays tribute to these musical giants with attractions such as the Bach-Museum Leipzig.
Discover some of the city's most interesting architecture in its historic churches. St. Nicholas Church, near Leipzig University, is a Romanesque church with Gothic roots. It was built in 1797 and boasts neoclassical interiors and magnificent pillars. St. Thomas Church is just as impressive and is Bach's final resting place.
Significant art collections are on view at both the Museum of Fine Arts and the Grassi Museum of Applied Arts. Check out the Asisi Panometer to see how a giant painting merges with an equally large gas tank to form a remarkable panoramic attraction.
When hunger strikes, Leipzig has many excellent places to wine and dine. Take a seat at Auerbachs Keller, one of Germany's oldest and most popular restaurants. Ouzeri Was Kost Das is perfect for a romantic dinner, thanks to its cozy setting by the canal.
International travelers can reach Leipzig via the Leipzig/Halle Airport or the impressive European train system. Trains with service to Leipzig include Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, or alex. If you prefer getting there by bus, simply hop on any one of these: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RoadJet, Union Ivkoni, or Racic Eurobus.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Leipzig?
Main departure station: Central Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Leipzig.
All bus stations in Leipzig:
Central Station
Where does the bus arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofstraße 31
All buses from Leipzig arrive at one main station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
All bus stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Bahnhofstraße 31
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