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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Zug is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Zug station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Zug. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Mainz to Zug?

The distance between Mainz and Zug is 440 km. The road distance is 398.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Zug without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Mainz to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Zug bus from?

Mainz to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Zug train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Zug?

The best way to get from Mainz to Zug is to train via Basel which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 8h 41m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 230 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Mainz to Zug bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Zug train arrive?

Mainz to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Zug is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Mainz to Zug.

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

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Mainz to Zug - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
5h 27m
CHF 70–170
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
7h 26m
CHF 46–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 476
8h 41m
CHF 51–76
Drive 398.6 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Zugcar 398.6 km
4h 28m
CHF 67–97
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
7h 25m
CHF 61–112
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 19m
CHF 102–222
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 46m
CHF 151–349
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
5h 8m
CHF 142–342

Mainz to Zug by train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.7 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 8h.

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