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Essen to Zugspitze

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Munich
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$89.06
Bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Essen Hbf to Augsburg
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$572.52
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$381.68
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$394.40
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$547.07

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$407.12
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$394.40
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$34.35–$356.23
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$368.96

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bolzano
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81

SkyAlps

Website:
skyalps.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bolzano
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Pasing
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$120.86–$139.95
Train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$49.62
Train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$41.98

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$58.52

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$45.80

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Website:
brb.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$52.16

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$53.43

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$9.54

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26
Train from Flughafen München to Pasing
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.34

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Augsburg Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$139.95

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$20.36

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$55.98

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Zugspitze?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zugspitze is to drive which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Zugspitze?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Essen and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Essen to Zugspitze?

The distance between Essen and Zugspitze is 761 km. The road distance is 679.3 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Zugspitze without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $152.17 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Zugspitze?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Essen to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zugspitze train from?

Essen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Essen to Zugspitze is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $152.17 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 12h 32m.

What is the time difference between Essen and Zugspitze?

It is currently 08:40 at both, Essen and Zugspitze.

Where does the Essen to Zugspitze train arrive?

Essen to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Pasing station.

Can I drive from Essen to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zugspitze is 679 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Essen to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2665+ hotels available in Zugspitze. Prices start at $40.29 per night.
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