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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Essen is to bus and train which costs €75 - €180 and takes 12h 59m.

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 45m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Zug and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zug station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

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 and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zürich HB and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Zug to Essen?

The distance between Zug and Essen is 686 km. The road distance is 622.2 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 39m and costs €200 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Zug to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Essen bus from?

Zug to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zug to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zug to Essen?

The best way to get from Zug to Essen is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Zug to Essen bus arrive?

Zug to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Zug to Essen train arrive?

Zug to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zug to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Essen is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m 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?

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There are 8 ways to get from Zug to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
7h 39m
€202–333
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
12h 59m
€76–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
10h 19m
Drive 622.2 km
1. Drive from Zug to Essencar 622.2 km
6h 21m
€112–162
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 45m
€99–262
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 41m
€143–283
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 23m
€90–277
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
6h 33m
€152–322

Zug to Essen by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Zug to Essen Hbf via Zürich HB and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Südviertel, Essen via Zürich HB, Zürich Bus Station, Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis in around 10h 19m.

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