The cheapest and fastest trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 3 trains that leave Garmisch-Partenkirchen for Zurich every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £168.
Distance: 192 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £494 Average Price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:07 Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 5h20 | 12:27 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:07 Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 5h20 | 14:27 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:07 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zurich from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zurich
- Monday: 07:10 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:10 - 18:20
- Wednesday: 07:10 - 18:20
- Thursday: 07:10 - 18:20
- Friday: 07:10 - 18:20
- Saturday: 07:10 - 15:30
- Sunday: 08:20 - 14:00
- Subway
- Hubertus
- Sausalitos
- Ritzmann's Zugspitzstube
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
- Biohotel Garmischer Hof
- Die Werdenfelserei
- Roter Hahn
- Parking is available near the station, suitable for visitors to the ski area.
- Lodge am Hausberg
- Restaurant Alpenhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Zugspitze
- Hotel Königshof
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
- The station is a small halt primarily serving the ski area, with a single platform and basic facilities.
- Bus: Several local lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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