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The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Grainau
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Oct
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£28
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£28
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
1 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
1 h 43 m
Trains on 04 Oct
5
Distance
84 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Grainau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Grainau will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Fast trains
On Sun 04 Oct, we found 5 trains from Munich to Grainau, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
5947310:281h43Munich Hbf12:11Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes- 554011:281h43Munich Hbf13:11Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
- 55128:281h43Munich Hbf10:11Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
- 55389:281h42Munich Hbf11:10Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
- 551812:281h43Munich Hbf14:11Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
- 55389:281h42Munich Hbf11:10Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
- 5947310:281h43Munich Hbf12:11Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
- 554011:281h43Munich Hbf13:11Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
- 55128:281h43Munich Hbf10:11Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
- 551812:281h43Munich Hbf14:11Untergrainau£281One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Grainau
GermanyGermany
Trains from Munich to Grainau run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:51 |
Last train 21:48 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Live departures
Munich to Grainau train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Grainau trains for tomorrow, Sunday 4 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5512 | 8:28 Munich Hbf | 1h43 | 10:11 Untergrainau | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5538 | 9:28 Munich Hbf | 1h42 | 11:10 Untergrainau | 0 changesdirect | |
| 59473 | 10:28 Munich Hbf | 1h43 | 12:11 Untergrainau | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5540 | 11:28 Munich Hbf | 1h43 | 13:11 Untergrainau | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5518 | 12:28 Munich Hbf | 1h43 | 14:11 Untergrainau | 0 changesdirect |
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About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£29
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Grainau
Things to do in Grainau
Discover the best of Grainau — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Grainau trip today.
- Recommended
Museum Aschenbrenner
Museum in nearby Garmisch-Partenkirchen presenting painterly works and changing exhibitions in a central historic setting.
- Recommended
Werdenfels Museum
Regional museum covering Werdenfels history, craftsmanship and local traditions, useful for understanding the wider area around Grainau.
- Must visit
Eibsee
Clear mountain lake with a circular walking path, classic Zugspitze views and easy access for boating, swimming and photography.
- Must visit
Höllentalklamm
Dramatic gorge walk with tunnels, bridges and rushing water, one of the area’s most memorable nature outings from Hammersbach.
- Must visit
Zugspitze
Popular summit area with panoramic terraces, glacier views and access by cable car or cog railway for a high Alpine experience.
Weisswurst
Hearty Bavarian sausages, usually veal and pork, served with sweet mustard and a pretzel. A classic morning meal across Upper Bavaria.
Schweinshaxe
Slow-roasted pork knuckle with crisp skin, commonly served with gravy and dumplings. A staple of Bavarian beer hall cooking.
Schweinsbraten
Roast pork with dark beer gravy, often paired with dumplings or cabbage. Traditional Sunday fare in Bavarian inns and mountain villages.
Hochalm
Casual mountain venue above Grainau, popular for simple Bavarian meals, cakes and drinks with panoramic Alpine views.
Restaurant Henri-Philippe
Established hotel restaurant known for Bavarian and seasonal dishes, with a smart but relaxed atmosphere near the village centre.
Gasthof Alpenstuben
Traditional Bavarian inn in Grainau serving regional classics, beer and hearty portions in a cosy Alpine setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Bavaria: lodging in peak season can be pricey, but everyday dining and local transport are similar to other Alpine tourist areas.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for a simple meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is customary for good service, usually handed directly when paying.
MVV-App
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €2.10
- Day pass
- > €10.00
To the city centre
Untergrainau -> Garmisch-Partenkirchen station
- Distance
- 6 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- The Grainau Card gives guests free travel on the Garmisch-Partenkirchen–Grainau–Eibsee route on Bayerische Zugspitzbahn services and buses.
- MVV tickets are not valid on the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn to Eibsee or beyond. Check whether your journey is on MVV buses or on the Zugspitzbahn route first.
FAQs: Munich to Grainau train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Grainau by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grainau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Munich to Grainau can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Munich to Grainau covers a distance of 84 km and takes approximately 1h 30m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Munich to Grainau is 84 km.
The first train from Munich to Grainau leaves at 4:51.
The last train from Munich to Grainau departs at 21:48.
Trains from Munich to Grainau run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Munich and Grainau. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
There is no night train service from Munich to Grainau.
The train station in Munich that goes to Grainau is Munich Hbf, and it arrives at Untergrainau.
Booking trains from Munich to Grainau in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Munich to Grainau is scenic, offering picturesque views of the Bavarian Alps, lush green landscapes, and charming villages along the route.
Yes, you can take the train from Munich to Grainau.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Grainau
Most Munich to Grainau trains use the München Hbf to Untergrainau station pair. Use this guide to compare Munich and Grainau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Munich
Arrival train stations in Grainau
Which Munich station do trains to Grainau leave from?
Trains from Munich to Grainau leave from München Hbf. The station is 1 km from Munich city centre at Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 Munich, Germany.
München HbfBayerstraße 10A, 80335 Munich, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus100 · 15m · every ~11 min
Tram21 · 12m · £2 · every ~12 min
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München, Hbf NordBayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany+49 30 2970
City-centre transport
Getting to München, Hbf Nord from Munich city centre
München, Hbf Nord is 1 km from Munich city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
München, Hbf Nord train station facilities and services
München, Hbf Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at München, Hbf Nord.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at München, Hbf Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München, Hbf Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München, Hbf Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München, Hbf Nord.
München-PasingMünchen-Pasing, Pasinger Bahnhofsplatz 7-9 6-10, 81241 München
City-centre transport
Getting to München-Pasing from Munich city centre
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRe72, Re96 · 5m · £2 · every ~2 min
Rb · 7m · £2
S3, S8, S6, S5, S4, S2 · 13m · £2 · every ~37 min
Tram19, N19 · 33m · £3 · every ~13 min
München-Pasing train station facilities and services
München-Pasing has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
Which Grainau station do trains from Munich arrive at?
Trains from Munich to Grainau most often arrive at Untergrainau. Some services arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Grainau arrival station.
UntergrainauUntergrainau, Lagerhausstraße 4, 82491 Grainau
City-centre transport
Getting to Untergrainau from Grainau city centre
Untergrainau is 1 km from Grainau city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus323 · 13m · £3 · every ~2 min
323 · 15m · £3 · every ~2 min
Untergrainau train station facilities and services
Untergrainau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gunglstubn
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Untergrainau. ATMs are available at Untergrainau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Untergrainau. Information desks are available at Untergrainau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Untergrainau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Untergrainau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Untergrainau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Untergrainau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grainauer Hof.
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