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Trip Summary
12 trains operate daily from Prien am Chiemsee to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The train trip from Prien am Chiemsee to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is usually about 3 hours and 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 64 mi (102 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 51m |
| Lowest price | $27.74 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Prien am Chiemsee to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Prien am Chiemsee to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 3h 30m | $51.21 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 3h 16m | $34.81 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Prien am Chiemsee to Garmisch-Partenkirchen start from $28, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Prien am Chiemsee leaves from Vachendorf and 2 other stations. And in Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg and 2 other train stations.
From Prien am Chiemsee to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 51 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Prien am Chiemsee to Garmisch-Partenkirchen tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Prien am Chiemsee at 4:00am 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.
There are 12 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Prien am Chiemsee.
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 Prien am Chiemsee?
Main departure station: Vachendorf
Prien am Chiemsee has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
All train stations in Prien am Chiemsee:
Vachendorf
Urschalling
Prien a Chiemsee
Where is the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Garmisch-Partenkirchen than most cities. Most trains from Prien am Chiemsee will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
All train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Train Station
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg
Griesen(Oberbay)
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