What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Zug?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Zug?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Zug is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Zug station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Zug. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Zug?

The distance between Heidelberg and Zug is 387 km. The road distance is 316.2 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Zug without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Zug without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Zug?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Heidelberg to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Zug bus from?

Heidelberg to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Zug train from?

Heidelberg to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Zug?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Zug is to train via Basel which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Zug bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Zug train arrive?

Heidelberg to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Zug is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Heidelberg to Zug.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Zug?

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Where can I stay near Zug?

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Heidelberg to Zug - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Heidelberg to Zug by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
5h 5m
CHF 61–153
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
5h 34m
CHF 36–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 50m
CHF 41–61
Drive 316.2 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Zugcar 316.2 km
3h 50m
CHF 54–77
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
7h 12m
CHF 54–97
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 6m
CHF 111–253
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4h 14m
CHF 126–341
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 33m
CHF 153–399

Heidelberg to Zug by train

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Distance: 387.1 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Zug, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 27–45 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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