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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Essen is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zug(Ch) and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Zug to Essen?

The distance between Zug and Essen is 691 km. The road distance is 622.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Zug to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Essen train from?

Zug to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zug(Ch) station.

Train or bus from Zug to Essen?

The best way to get from Zug to Essen is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Zug to Essen train arrive?

Zug to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zug to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Essen is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Zug to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Zug to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zug to Essen by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 6m
€120–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N07
13h 20m
€58–181
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen Hbftrain Re
11h 56m
€209–358
Drive 622.3 km
1. Drive from Zug to Essencar 622.3 km
6h 23m
€109–157
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
4h 41m
€96–282
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h
€126–304
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€103–279

Zug to Essen by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 6mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Zug(Ch) to Essen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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