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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Zug and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zug station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Zug to Heidelberg?

The distance between Zug and Heidelberg is 387 km. The road distance is 317.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 54m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Zug to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zug to Heidelberg train from?

Zug to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zug to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Zug to Heidelberg is to train via Basel which takes 4h 54m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Zug to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Zug to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Zug to Heidelberg train arrive?

Zug to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zug to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Heidelberg is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Zug to Heidelberg.

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

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Zug to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zug to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 54m
€92–194
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 47m
€39–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
6h 59m
€44–67
Drive 317.9 km
1. Drive from Zug to Heidelbergcar 317.9 km
3h 49m
€57–83
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4h 55m
€85–136
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 27m
€130–363
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 10m
€123–272

Zug to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 387.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Zug to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 4 times a day. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 24m.

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