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Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Schongau. Traveling by train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Schongau usually takes one hour and 57 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in one hour and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 24 mi (39 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 34m |
| Lowest price | $18.76 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Schongau?
2 train services operate from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Schongau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 2h 0m | $18.76 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 1h 57m | $18.76 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Schongau start from $19, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Schongau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Garmisch-Partenkirchen leaves from Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg . And in Schongau trains arrive at Train Station .
From Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Schongau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Schongau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 34 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Schongau. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Schongau 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: Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg
There is one train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
All train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg
Where is the train station in Schongau?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Schongau has one train station.
All train stations in Schongau:
Train Station
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