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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Lienz is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Lienz is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Zug to Lienz?

The distance between Zug and Lienz is 493 km. The road distance is 442 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Lienz without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 5m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Zug to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Lienz train from?

Zug to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zug to Lienz?

The best way to get from Zug to Lienz is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Zug to Lienz train arrive?

Zug to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zug to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Lienz is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Zug to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 374+ hotels available in Lienz.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zug to Lienz by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kitzbueheltrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof B to Lienz Bahnhof Bbus 950X
9h 5m
€156–267
Drive 442 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zug to Lienzcar 442 km
5h 28m
€77–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N1290 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus 960X
10h 30m
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
3. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof to Spittal-Millstätterseetrain
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
8h 35m
€169–708
Train, bus via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus 960X
9h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain 1839 / ...
10h 34m
€146–264
Train, bus via Hohenems
1. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGtrain S5
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Altstätten SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Hohenems to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
4. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
12h 3m
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiacobus
3. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 28m
€117–288

Zug to Lienz by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.3 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Zug to Lienz Bahnhof A via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Lienz In Osttirol via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 10h 34m.

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