Alpine Ski Day from Munich: Garmisch-Partenkirchen with Transport

Ski the Kandahar run and catch the last train back to Munich the same day.

This eight-hour ski day departs Munich at 8 a.m. in a private Mercedes, arriving in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (home to the 1936 Winter Olympics and the famous Kandahar World Cup run), where you rent equipment, buy lift tickets, and ski until 3:30 p.m. Your driver meets you for the return: a short ride to the train station, where a train ticket and a cocktail are purchased for you before the one-hour-twenty-minute journey back to central Munich.

The experience

Garmisch-Partenkirchen sits ninety minutes from Munich by car, and this day trip handles the drive both ways. A Mercedes picks you up at your hotel or guesthouse at 8 a.m., deposits you at the ski rental shop, and points you toward the cable car. The driver shows you where to buy lift tickets and get a map of the runs, including the Kandahar, the World Cup slope that has tested skiers since 2011. Lift tickets run under 60 euros, and the rental shop stocks everything you need. You ski until 3:30 p.m., when your driver meets you at a planned spot.

The return is built into the booking. Your driver takes you back to the rental shop to turn in your gear, then to Garmisch-Partenkirchen's train station, where a ticket for the direct train to Munich and a cocktail are already paid for. The train leaves every hour and takes one hour and twenty minutes to reach the heart of Munich. Bottled water travels with you in the car both ways.

What’s included

• Private Mercedes transportation from your Munich hotel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and back to the train station.
• train ticket for the return journey to central Munich.
• a cocktail for the train ride.
• bottled water in the vehicle.
• and driver assistance with lift ticket purchases and run recommendations.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 4 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by all things garmisch, tours and outdoor recreation

Is this one for you?This works best for skiers traveling alone or in a small group who want to avoid renting a car and navigating the drive themselves. The fixed schedule: pickup at 8 a.m., return meeting at 3:30 p.m. Means you ski at your own pace within a structured day, and the train ticket home is already handled.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Kandahar run like, and who skis it?

The Kandahar is the World Cup ski run at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, used for international racing since 2011. It is a marked run on the mountain open to all skiers with the fitness and skill to handle it. The mountain has runs for different levels, and your driver can point you toward the ones that suit your ability.

Do I need to arrange my own ski rental, or is it included?

Rental is not included in the price, but your driver takes you directly to the local rental shop where you pick up all the gear you need. You pay the rental shop separately for skis or a snowboard and boots.

What happens if I want a ski instructor for the day?

If you need an instructor, email the operator at least 48 hours before your departure and they will arrange it. The instructor cost is separate.

Is the train ride back to Munich included, or do I pay for it?

The train ticket is purchased and paid for by the driver before you board. You simply walk onto the train with your cocktail and ride back to central Munich. No separate payment is needed.

How much time do I actually have to ski?

You arrive at the cable car around 9 a.m. and meet your driver at 3:30 p.m., giving you roughly six hours on the mountain. The train departs Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the late afternoon, so you have time to return rental gear and reach the station.