The average train between Esslingen and Zug takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Esslingen 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 hourly between Esslingen and Zug. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Zug at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Esslingen to Zug? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Zug. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Zug station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Esslingen to Zug train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Esslingen to Zug train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Esslingen to Zug train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Esslingen and Zug is 183.9 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Zug via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 5h 4m.