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Trip Overview

The train between Zug and Essen takes 28h 31m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Zug to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 31m
Duration
688 km
Distance
€175
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Zug to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Zug and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zug is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 28h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 31m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 31m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zug to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 688.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 31m

What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zug(Ch) to Essen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 42m.

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