Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden by train

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Overview: trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden

Find the key information for travelling by train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:30 View journey
Last train 23:07 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 144
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey CA$53.30 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 11m
Train operators 22

Going from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden by train

About to set off from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Berchtesgaden

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically CA$53.30, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train timetable for travel between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Berchtesgaden

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:30

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:07

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:07

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:07

  • Average number of daily trains: 26 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 48 minutes

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 144 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Booking Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden trains in advance

Booking your Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

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Making the most of your Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Berchtesgaden.

FAQs about the train journey from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden

Want to know more about your journey from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Berchtesgaden? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Berchtesgaden by train is 144 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.