Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train

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Overview: trains from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 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 01:19 View journey
Last train 22:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 278
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey US$47.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 16m
Train operators 21

Travelling from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train

Want to know how to get from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen take around 4 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 278 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Heidelberg is scheduled to depart at around  01:19. The last departure is usually at around 21:35 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Heidelberg at around 01:19, with the last train leaving at around 22:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$47.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Is there a direct train from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

The journey between Heidelberg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

The Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train travel takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Heidelberg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen leaving Heidelberg at around 01:19 and the last train leaving at around 21:35 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Heidelberg at around 01:19, with the final departure at 22:30.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

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.