The average train between Karlsruhe and Zug takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe and Zug. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Zug at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Zug. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Zug station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Karlsruhe to Zug train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Zug train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Zug train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Zug is 204.4 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Zug via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 3h 53m.