What is the cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Zug?

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 95 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Zug?

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Zug is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 410.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Zug station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Zug. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Zug via Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Zug?

The distance between Erfurt and Zug is 703 km. The road distance is 549 km.

How do I travel from Erfurt to Zug without a car?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Zug without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 500.

How long does it take to get from Erfurt to Zug?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Erfurt to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Zug bus from?

Erfurt to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Zug train from?

Erfurt to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Zug?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Zug is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 95 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Erfurt to Zug bus arrive?

Erfurt to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Zug train arrive?

Erfurt to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Zug is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Erfurt to Zug.

How do I get a train ticket from Erfurt to Zug?

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Where can I stay near Zug?

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Erfurt to Zug - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Erfurt to Zug by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 8m
CHF 135–497
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
10h 36m
CHF 71–92
Drive 549 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Zugcar 549 km
6h 5m
CHF 92–132
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
5h 28m
CHF 139–401
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 11
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zugtrain S24
9h 9m
CHF 134–509
Train via Stuttgart #2
1. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
10h 41m
CHF 116–341
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 55m
CHF 193–568
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
7h 8m
CHF 187–601
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
6h 25m
CHF 171–540
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
6h 32m
CHF 109–412
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Göttingentrain
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
7h 28m
CHF 170–467
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
6h 56m
CHF 184–531

Erfurt to Zug by train

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Distance: 703 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Zug via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Zug via Frankfurt central train station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 10h 36m.

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