The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
7 h 23 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
681 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hamburg for Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 681 km distance in an average of 7 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 53 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 train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £42.
Distance: 681 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£108 Average Price | £154 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 91 · ICE 621 · RE 78941 · RB 59451 | On time 07:02 Hamburg Hbf | 8h23 | 15:25 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 4 changes | |
ICE 585 · RB 57048 · RB 63577 · Bus EV | On time 08:01 Hamburg Hbf | 8h24 | 16:25 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3 changes | |
ICE 575 · ICE 1223 · RE 57050 · RB 59455 | On time 08:24 Hamburg Hbf | 8h23 | 16:47 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 4 changes | |
ICE 787 · RE 57052 · RB 63579 · Bus EV | On time 09:01 Hamburg Hbf | 8h24 | 17:25 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3 changes | |
ICE 587 · RB 57060 · RB 63581 · Bus EV | On time 10:01 Hamburg Hbf | 8h24 | 18:25 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Distance 681 km |
Average train duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hamburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen from £26. 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: Hamburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- 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
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