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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Erlangen is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Erlangen is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Erlangen via Zürich HB, Singen, Hauptbahnhof and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Zug to Erlangen?

The distance between Zug and Erlangen is 483 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Erlangen without a car is to train via Zürich HB which takes 8h 3m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Zug to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Erlangen train from?

Zug to Erlangen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zug to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Zug to Erlangen is to train via Zürich HB which takes 8h 3m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Zug to Erlangen train arrive?

Zug to Erlangen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Zug to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Erlangen is 411 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Zug to Erlangen.

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

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Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 342+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Zug to Erlangen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zug to Erlangen by train, bus, 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 Zürich HB
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
8h 3m
€93–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Erlangen train stationbus N05 / ...
8h 51m
€42–83
Drive 410.8 km
1. Drive from Zug to Erlangencar 410.8 km
5h 15m
€71–102
Fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane ZRH - NUE
6h 54m
€134–279
Train
1. Take the train from Zug to Schaffhausentrain S24
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erlangentrain 61
8h 20m
€71–148
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGtrain S5
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re7
9h 43m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 51m
€128–303
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
6h 5m
€141–324
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 42m
€162–359

Zug to Erlangen by train

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483.5 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Zug to Erlangen via Zürich HB, Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Erlangen train station via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Munich central bus station in around 8h 51m.

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