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Trip Summary
There are usually 34 daily train trips available from Greifswald to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Traveling by train from Greifswald to Garmisch-Partenkirchen usually takes 12 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 10 hours and 8 minutes.
Distance | 467 mi (751 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 8m |
Lowest price | $85.26 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Greifswald to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Greifswald to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 34 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 12h 48m | $154.41 |
Deutsche Bahn | 34 | 12h 50m | $154.48 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Greifswald and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is approximately 467 miles, or 751 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 8 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Greifswald to Garmisch-Partenkirchen are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Greifswald at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 34 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 Greifswald.
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 Greifswald?
Main departure station: Greifswald Süd
There are two stations in Greifswald where you can board the train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
All train stations in Greifswald:
Greifswald Süd
Bahnhofstraße 36
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 Greifswald will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
All train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Train Station
Griesen(Oberbay)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg
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