The average train between Esslingen and Zug takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Esslingen and Zug. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Zug at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 5h 42m.
Esslingen to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Esslingen to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Esslingen to Zug train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), 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.