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 €70 - €120 and takes 12h 46m.

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 44m and costs €85 - €250.

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 2m.

How far is it from Zug to Essen?

The distance between Zug and Essen is 688 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 via Mannheim which takes 7h 2m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 via Mannheim which takes 7h 2m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 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 22m 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 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 2m
€135–259
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 46m
€70–115
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 20m
Drive 622.3 km
1. Drive from Zug to Essencar 622.3 km
6h 22m
€110–159
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 44m
€87–249
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 41m
€146–343
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
4h 58m
€129–339
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 58m
€96–280

Zug to Essen by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 2mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.3 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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 2m. 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 20m.

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