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 35 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 20m.

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 51m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Heidelberg to Zug, including transfers.

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 12m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 20m.

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 51m 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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
5h 12m
CHF 62–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
6h 20m
CHF 35–57
Night train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
5h 34m
CHF 37–127
Drive 316.2 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Zugcar 316.2 km
3h 51m
CHF 51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 17m
CHF 79–137
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 6m
CHF 130–300
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 21m
CHF 92–227
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 48m
CHF 158–428

Heidelberg to Zug by train

184Weekly Trains

5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 21–40 and the journey takes 5h 39m.

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