Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.4 miles 486.7 km · straight line
395.3 miles actual route 636.2 km · driving distance
6h 36min estimated drive time
€68 - €84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Cologne from Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

The distance from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 302.4 miles (486.7 km) as the crow flies. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located SE of Cologne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.3 miles, taking about 6h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in Germany.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cologne and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cologne to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 36min €68 - €84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 55min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 16min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cologne & Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Quick Facts

Cologne
50.94°N, 6.96°E
Europe/Berlin
37m elevation
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
47.49°N, 11.10°E
Europe/Berlin
708m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM