The average train between Heidelberg and Zug takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Zug. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Zug. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Zug at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Zug. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Zug station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Heidelberg to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Heidelberg to Zug train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Zug is 248.9 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 11m.