Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 08:01 and travel via Munich: 9h23 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 08:01 train →Watch the connection in Munich
Arriving on the ICE 699, you have 5 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured August 2026, September 2026, October 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 421 at 17:34 and arrive at 07:59. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Make a stopover in Munich
The journey takes at least 9h23. Spend a night in Munich and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Tickets for the 08:01 train →Tickets for the 17:34 train →Tickets for the 14:01 train →Tickets for the 12:01 train →Tickets for the 20:15 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 1 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 1 in the evening.
- Operators: DB Regio AG Bayern, NS International, DB and ÖBB.
- Usual change points: Munich and Frankfurt.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 08:01 and covers about 875 km of track through the Netherlands and Germany. You spend 8h50 on the train plus 33 minutes changing trains, averaging 99 km/h.
- 08:01
15:40ICE 1255 · NS International
Amsterdam Centraal → München Hbf7h39 · ± 785 km · 9 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Germany - ⇄Change at München Hbf: 33 minutes.
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 16:13
17:24RE 4875 · DB Regio AG Bayern
München Hbf → Garmisch-Partenkirchen1h11 · ± 90 km · 3 intermediate stops · through Germany
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 09:51 (1h50 after departure), on the ICE 1255.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:01 | 17:24 | 9h23 | 1 | Munich | RecommendedFastest |
| 12:01 | 22:55 | 10h54 | 2 | Frankfurt, Munich | |
| 14:01 | 23:55 | 9h54 | 2 | Frankfurt, Munich | |
| 16:01 | 06:30 +1 | 14h29 | 2 | Frankfurt, Munich | |
| 17:34 | 07:59 +1 | 14h25 | 1 | Munich | Night train |
| 20:15 | 08:56 +1 | 12h41 | 2 | Frankfurt, Munich |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
This train is often late. Plan generous connections and choose a flexible ticket.
Measured: 32 trips of the RE 4875, arriving in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 9h48 | ± 4h08 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 31 kg | ± 95 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (9h23) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h58 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 875 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 757 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 9h23. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Munich or Frankfurt.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
You can compare prices at Omio. On ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest, and for night trains, booking early gives you the widest choice of couchettes and sleepers.
How punctual is the train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The RE 4875 arrived on time in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on 31% of trips, with an average delay of 10 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Germany.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
By rail it is about 875 km; as the crow flies 701 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 09:51 (1h50 after departure), on the ICE 1255.
