Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Munich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

49.8 miles 80.2 km · straight line
56.4 miles actual route 90.8 km · driving distance
1h 10min estimated drive time
€10 - €12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Garmisch-Partenkirchen from Munich?

The distance from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Munich is 49.8 miles (80.2 km) as the crow flies. Munich is located NNE of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56.4 miles, taking about 1h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in Germany.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Munich. 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Munich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 10min €10 - €12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 24min $5–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Garmisch-Partenkirchen & Munich

Quick Facts

Garmisch-Partenkirchen
47.49°N, 11.10°E
Europe/Berlin
708m elevation
Munich
48.14°N, 11.58°E
Europe/Berlin
519m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 499.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM