Distance to Munich Airport: 102kmGarmisch is closer to Innsbruck Airport in neighbouring Austria but many visitors prefer Munich Airport for the ease of motorway access.
Innsbruck
AirportInnsbruck Airport is the closest to Garmisch. Innsbruck has long been known as a popular destination for ski charter flights - especially from the northern European countries - but now the introduction of new lower-fare scheduled flights from major destinations like London has made it into a real option for those flying from further afield.
The principal route climbs the Zirlerberg to the resort of Seefeld and then cuts through Scharnitz and Mittenwald at the German border. Unfortunately this route can be closed by avalanche danger in heavy snow and a detour around via Kufstein is the only other option. The car journey would normally take around one hour from Innsbruck Airport to Garmisch.
Munich
AirportMost visitors who are using scheduled flights will still probably arrive at Munich Airport, as it is the major international gateway for this part of Europe.
The expanding airport is located a good 30 minutes to the north-east of the city and drivers should stay on the motorway until signs are reached for Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Motorists should ignore the confusing signs for Innsbruck which direct traffic via Kufstein. The journey should take around one-and-a-half to two hours but the motorway can be very busy on a peak season Saturday.
Salzburg
AirportSalzburg Airport, with a mix of ski charters and cheap scheduled flights, is a possible option for visitors to Garmisch. The resort can be reached by taking the motorway in the direction of Munich and then cutting around the city ring road on the south to the motorway in the direction of Garmisch. The drive would normally take around two hours.
Garmisch
Railway StationGarmisch railway station is located in the centre of the town on the border between Garmisch and Partenkirchen and is served by rail from the main railway stations in Munich and in Innsbruck.
Trains run from Munich Airport and the journey takes approximately two to two-and-a-half hours. Take the S-Bahn from the airport to Munich Pasing and then change onto a regional or Inter-City service.
Services from the main Innsbruck railway station run on the same line from the opposite direction and take approximately one-and-a-half hours.
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