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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zug is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Zug station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Zug. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zug via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Zug?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Zug is 310 km. The road distance is 291.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Zug without a car is to train via Basel which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Karlsruhe to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Zug bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Zug train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Zug?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Zug is to train via Basel which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Zug bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Zug train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Zug is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Karlsruhe to Zug.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Zug by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
3h 53m
CHF 52–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
5h 31m
CHF 38–57
Drive 291.8 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Zugcar 291.8 km
2h 52m
CHF 56–81
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4h 5m
CHF 126–394
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 37m
CHF 80–87
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Re2
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4h 57m
CHF 60–232
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 5m
CHF 121–260

Karlsruhe to Zug by train

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Distance: 310.1 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Zug via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 24–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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