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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Zug to Zugspitze?

The distance between Zug and Zugspitze is 334 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs €110 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Zug to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Zugspitze train from?

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

Train or bus from Zug to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Zug to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 8h and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €260 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Zug to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zug to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Zugspitze is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Zug to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2671+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Zug to Zugspitze - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Zug to Zugspitze by train, car, or bus

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

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain Rjx
2. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
6h 25m
€109–217
Drive 255.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zug to Zugspitzecar 255.4 km
3h 36m
€44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h
€115–166
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
9h 48m
€161–258

Zug to Zugspitze by train

49Weekly Trains

9h 48mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.5 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Zug to Zugspitze via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 48m.

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