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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £507.
Distance: 217 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £507 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average £49.
A coach is £485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average £507.
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 46m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen from Nuremberg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen are Munich, Innsbruck, Mittenwald, Murnau am Staffelsee and Oberammergau. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Omio.
Munich is Bavaria’s capital, known for historic squares, beer halls and strong museum collections. Around Marienplatz and the Residenz, it feels elegant and traditional, while districts like Schwabing give it a more relaxed edge.
Innsbruck is a compact Tyrolean city known for its imperial Old Town, the Golden Roof and its striking Alpine backdrop. It combines Habsburg history with a lively student atmosphere and a strong connection to skiing and hiking.
Mittenwald is a Bavarian Alpine town known for violin making, fresco-painted houses and views of the Karwendel. Its compact centre feels traditional and calm, with strong craft heritage and a setting shaped by nearby walking country.
Oberammergau is a Bavarian Alpine village known for its Passion Play, painted houses and woodcarving heritage. Its frescoed streets and mountain setting give it a traditional character with easy access to walking routes.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average £49.
A coach is £485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen costing on average £507.
Other travel options to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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