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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Zug and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zug station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zug(Ch) and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Zug to Essen?

The distance between Zug and Essen is 688 km. The road distance is 622.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €130 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Zug to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Essen bus from?

Zug to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zug to Essen train from?

Zug to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zug(Ch) station.

Train or bus from Zug to Essen?

The best way to get from Zug to Essen is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Zug to Essen bus arrive?

Zug to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Zug to Essen train arrive?

Zug to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zug to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Essen is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Zug to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 8 ways to get from Zug to Essen by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 52m
€135–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
12h 49m
€67–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
12h 45m
€79–129
Drive 622.2 km
1. Drive from Zug to Essencar 622.2 km
6h 21m
€109–158
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 43m
€97–272
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 26m
€145–552
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 36m
€105–304
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 57m
€149–433

Zug to Essen by train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 688.3 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 20m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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