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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zug(Ch) and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Zug to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Zug and Karlsruhe is 309 km. The road distance is 293.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €65 - €120.

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

The train from Zug(Ch) to Karlsruhe Hbf takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Zug to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Zug to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Zug to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Zug to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zug to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Karlsruhe is 294 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Zug to Karlsruhe.

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

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Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 819+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Zug to Karlsruhe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zug to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Karlsruhe HbfEc
3h 28m
€65–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train stationN07 / ...
5h 15m
€39–66
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe HbfNj
4h 40m
€40–266
Drive 293.8 km
1. Drive from Zug to Karlsruhe293.8 km
2h 53m
€52–74
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
4h 21m
€67–121
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
4h 18m
€143–302

Zug to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 308.7 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zug(Ch) to Karlsruhe Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Marino Autolinee S.p.A. also services this route twice a week.

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