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Werdenfels Museum
Local history museum in the old Partenkirchen quarter, covering regional traditions, trade routes and town life.
Cheapest price on 29 Oct
£23
Average ticket price on 29 Oct
£42
Fastest journey on 29 Oct
4 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 29 Oct
4 h 30 m
Trains on 29 Oct
4
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen you need to make at least one change.
RJX 160+
S 6
EC 212 · 78927 · 5419+
86529
RJX 260 · 3880 · 5421+
86533
RJX 19950 · S 6
RJX 19950 · S 6
RJX 160+
S 6
EC 212 · 78927 · 5419+
86529
RJX 260 · 3880 · 5421+
86533Trains from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 0:51 |
Last train 23:08 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains for today, Wednesday 28 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79012+ S4+ 86525+ 59449 | 6:46 Salzburg Hbf | 5h09 | 11:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3 changes | |
RJX 368 · S 6 | 7:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h01 | 11:57 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 1 change | |
RJX 368+ S 6 | 7:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h01 | 11:57 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 1 change | |
EC 212 · 78927+ 86529+ 5419 | On time 8:00 Salzburg Hbf | 4h55 | 12:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3 changes | |
EC 212 · 78927+ 86529+ 5419 | On time 8:00 Salzburg Hbf | 4h55 | 12:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3 changes | |
RJX 260 · 3880+ 86533+ 5421 | On time 9:00 Salzburg Hbf | 4h55 | 13:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 3 changes | |
RJX 19950 · S 6 | 9:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h04 | 14:00 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 1 change | |
RJX 160+ S 6 | 9:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h04 | 14:00 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 1 change | |
ICE 210 · 5421 | On time 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 3h55 | 13:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 1 change | |
79024+ 5423 | 11:05 Salzburg Hbf | 3h50 | 14:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 1 change | |
ICE 118 · 59451 | On time 12:00 Salzburg Hbf | 3h55 | 15:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 1 change | |
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Local history museum in the old Partenkirchen quarter, covering regional traditions, trade routes and town life.
Artist’s house and gallery dedicated to landscape painter Richard Strauss?
Museum at the ski jump explaining winter sports history in the region, with exhibits on jumping and events.
Historic street in Partenkirchen lined with painted houses, shops and inns, ideal for a stroll through old Bavaria.
Dramatic gorge with walkways through narrow rock walls and rushing water, one of the area’s signature outings.
Alpine lake with clear water and mountain reflections, popular for walking, swimming and relaxed scenic stops.
Pork knuckle roasted until the skin is crisp, a Bavarian classic often served with dumplings and gravy in mountain inns.
Pan-fried sausage made from veal and pork, traditionally eaten in Bavaria with sweet mustard and a pretzel.
Cheese spaetzle layered with fried onions, a hearty Alpine dish popular across Upper Bavaria and common in local huts.
Elegant restaurant in Schloss Elmau serving refined Alpine and Bavarian cooking in a calm, upscale mountain setting.
Traditional Bavarian inn near the Olympic area, known for roast meats, dumplings and a cosy local atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue on Ludwigstrasse with regional dishes, hearty portions and an old-world Bavarian feel.
Moderate for the Alps: hotels and dining are pricier than many German towns, but local buses and casual meals keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Most Salzburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station pair, with some services arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Taxham Europark is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Taxham Europark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Salzburg Aiglhof is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Aiglhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 options include: Subway, Hubertus, Sausalitos, Ritzmann's Zugspitzstube
Wi-Fi is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. ATMs are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Ticket office support is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Information desks are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Luggage storage is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Biohotel Garmischer Hof, Die Werdenfelserei, Roter Hahn.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Lodge am Hausberg, Restaurant Alpenhof
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Zugspitze, Hotel Königshof, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten.
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