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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Zug is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Zug station. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Salzburg South and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Zug. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Zug via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Zug?

The distance between Salzburg and Zug is 508 km. The road distance is 425.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zug without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Salzburg to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zug bus from?

Salzburg to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zug train from?

Salzburg to Zug train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Salzburg to Zug?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zug is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 8h 36m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 320 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Salzburg to Zug bus arrive?

Salzburg to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Salzburg to Zug train arrive?

Salzburg to Zug train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Zug is 426 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Salzburg to Zug.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Salzburg to Zug?

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There are 8 ways to get from Salzburg to Zug by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
6h 27m
CHF 72–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus N884 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 45–77
Drive 425.7 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Zugcar 425.7 km
5h 23m
CHF 83–119
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
5h 28m
CHF 100–260
Train via Kufstein
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufsteintrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
7h 13m
CHF 80–125
Train via Buchs
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Buchs SGtrain
2. Take the train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zugtrain S5
8h 59m
CHF 76–124
Fly Salzburg Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SZG - ZRH
6h 15m
CHF 143–311
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 55m
CHF 153–389

Salzburg to Zug by train

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Distance: 508.3 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Zug, Switzerland?

Railjet operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–90 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Zug via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 8h 36m.

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