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Trip Summary
11 trains operate daily from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck. The train trip from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck is usually about 2 hours and 7 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 48m |
| Lowest price | $23.03 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck?
2 train services operate from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 2h 7m | $23.06 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 2h 48m | $24.85 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Innsbruck. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Garmisch-Partenkirchen leaves from Griesen(Oberbay) . And in Innsbruck trains arrive at Unterberg-Stefansbrücke .
From Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to Innsbruck faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 48 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday 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 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. 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 11 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 Innsbruck 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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Main departure station: Griesen(Oberbay)
There is one train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
All train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Griesen(Oberbay)
Where is the train station in Innsbruck?
Main arrival station: Allerheiligenhöfe
There are more train stations and stops in Innsbruck than most cities. Most trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Innsbruck:
All train stations in Innsbruck:
Allerheiligenhöfe
Hötting
Train Station
Innsbruck Westbahnhof
Kranebitten
Unterberg-Stefansbrücke
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