The average train between Heidelberg and Zug takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Zug. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Zug at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Zug. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Heidelberg to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Zug train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Zug is 248.9 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 6m.