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Werdenfels Museum
Local history museum in the old Partenkirchen quarter, covering regional traditions, trade routes and town life.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Garmisch-Partenkirchen will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 trains from Stuttgart to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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.

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Trains from Stuttgart to Garmisch-Partenkirchen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 3:39 |
Last train 23:07 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 699+ 86517+ 4693 | Delayed 4:12 5:12Stuttgart Hbf | 4h12 | 9:24 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1063+ 86521+ 4695 | On time 6:24 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h00 | 10:24 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 991 · S6 · 5415 | On time 7:16 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h39 | 10:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 591 · S6 · 5419 | On time 9:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h38 | 12:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 593 · S6 · 5423 | On time 11:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h38 | 14:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 915+ 86541+ 59475 | On time 11:43 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h12 | 15:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 595 · S6 · 5429 | On time 13:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h38 | 16:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 225+ 86549+ 5431 | On time 13:43 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h12 | 17:55 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 2 changes | |
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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 Stuttgart to Garmisch-Partenkirchen trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Garmisch-Partenkirchen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart 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 options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
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.
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