Neuschwanstein Castle: A Fairytale Retreat

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Füssen train station, take bus 73 (direction Halblech) or 78 (direction Schwangau) to the Hohenschwangau/Alpseestraße stop. From the bus stop, it's a 30-40 minute uphill walk to Neuschwanstein Castle. Bus tickets can be purchased from the driver. A Bayern Ticket may offer cost savings. Expect to pay around €40 for a standard, full-price one-way train ticket from Munich to Füssen. The bus ride from Füssen to Hohenschwangau is approximately 10 minutes.

• Walking

  From the Hohenschwangau ticket center/parking area, follow the well-marked, paved road uphill towards Neuschwanstein Castle. The walk is approximately 1.5 km (1 mile) and takes about 30-40 minutes at a moderate pace. Be prepared for a steep incline. Alternatively, from the bus stop at Marienbrücke, it is approximately 500 meters downhill walk (10-15 minutes) to the castle entrance.

• Shuttle Bus

  From parking lot P4 in Hohenschwangau, take the shuttle bus to the Jugend viewpoint (near Marienbrücke) above the castle. From there, walk downhill approximately 500 meters (10-15 minutes) to the castle entrance. Tickets are available on the bus. The uphill bus fare is approximately €3.50, and the downhill fare is approximately €3.50. A round trip ticket costs approximately €5.00. Be aware that the shuttle service may be limited or suspended during snowy or icy conditions.

• Horse-Drawn Carriage

  Carriages depart from Hotel Müller on Alpseestraße in Hohenschwangau. The carriage ride takes you partway up the hill, leaving a final 450-meter (10-15 minute) uphill walk to the castle entrance. Tickets can be purchased directly from the carriage driver. The uphill fare is approximately €7.00, and the downhill fare is approximately €3.50.