The average train between Erfurt and Zug takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Zug. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Erfurt and Zug. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Zug at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Zug. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Zug station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Erfurt to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Erfurt to Zug train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Erfurt and Zug is 461.1 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 7h 49m.