The train between Zug and Essen takes 6h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Zug to Essen. 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 once daily between Zug and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zug is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zug to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Essen station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Zug to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zug(Ch) station.
Zug to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Zug to Essen train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zug and Essen is 488.7 km. The road distance is 688 km.
You can take a train from Zug(Ch) to Essen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 55m.