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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Vils. The average train journey from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vils takes one hour and 4 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 57 minutes.
Distance | 22 mi (36 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 57m |
Lowest price | $14.44 |
Trains per day | 9 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vils?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vils. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 1h 5m | $15.02 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vils. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Vils with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Vils 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 Vils?
Main arrival station: Stadtpl. 7
Vils has one train station.
All train stations in Vils:
Stadtpl. 7
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