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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zug(Ch) and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Zug to Heidelberg?

The distance between Zug and Heidelberg is 362 km. The road distance is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Zug to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Zug to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Zug to Heidelberg is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Zug to Heidelberg train arrive?

Zug to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zug to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Heidelberg is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Zug to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Zug to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 7 ways to get from Zug to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
4h 24m
€80–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
6h 59m
€38–47
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 37m
€55–281
Drive 318 km
1. Drive from Zug to Heidelbergcar 318 km
3h 50m
€55–79
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4h 59m
€78–198
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 3m
€115–266
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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 27m
€146–300

Zug to Heidelberg by train

7Weekly Trains

4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 362.5 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Zug(Ch) to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 5h 24m.

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