Explore Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Aachen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £76.11, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 7 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen:

  • 00:27 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:56 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:51 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:51 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 52 minutes from Aachen toward Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 22 trains serving this route each day.

Train duration for trips from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The swiftest journey time on this route is 6 hours and 33 minutes, crossing a total distance of 515 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Aachen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Aachen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen 7 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Aachen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train?

The total journey from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 515 kilometres.

How much does the train from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen cost?

The lowest fare on this route is £76.11. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Tickets for this journey become available 7 months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Aachen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

The fastest travel time is 6 hours and 33 minutes.