How to get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen from Cologne

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Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne 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 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £36.

Distance: 487 km

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£87

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£37

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£104

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6h 27m

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5h 57m

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9h 36m

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4h 8m

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1h 8m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

How to get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
21:2511h35
Cologne
09:00Garmisch-Partenkirchen
£281One-way
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FlixBus
21:2511h35
Cologne
09:00Garmisch-Partenkirchen
£281One-way
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FlixBus
21:2511h35
Cologne
09:00Garmisch-Partenkirchen
£281One-way
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FlixBus
08:4012h20
Cologne
21:00Garmisch-Partenkirchen
£301One-way
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FAQs: Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Garmisch-Partenkirchen including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:

A coach is £10 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average £36.

A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average £42.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Coach takes on average 11h 35m.

The Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen distance is approximately 487 km.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Garmisch-Partenkirchen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wupsi to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings .
  • 0 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Innsbruck, Füssen, Mittenwald, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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