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 75 and takes 9h 15m.

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 22m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Zug. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Zürich via Salzburg South and Munich - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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 Sargans and Thalwil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Zug?

The distance between Salzburg and Zug is 476 km. The road distance is 427.2 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 7h 1m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m 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 7h 1m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 310 and takes 6h 35m.

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 Sargans station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Zug is 427 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Salzburg to Zug.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 Sarganstrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Sargans to Thalwiltrain Ir35
7h 1m
CHF 84–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus N981 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 15m
CHF 45–71
Drive 427.2 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Zugcar 427.2 km
5h 22m
CHF 72–104
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 32m
CHF 119–328
Train via Feldkirch
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Feldkirchtrain rjx 19910
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Zürich HBtrain Rjx
7h 30m
CHF 51–104
Train via Rapperswil SG
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zugtrain S5
8h 59m
CHF 107–163
Fly Salzburg Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SZG - ZRH
6h 35m
CHF 153–309
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 59m
CHF 171–434

Salzburg to Zug by train

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Distance: 476.2 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zug via Sargans and Thalwil in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Zug via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Munich - Bus Station, Zürich, and Zürich HB in around 9h 15m.

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