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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Salzburg is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Salzburg is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Zug and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zug to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Munich central bus station and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Salzburg Hbf via Thalwil and Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Zug to Salzburg?

The distance between Zug and Salzburg is 476 km. The road distance is 435.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Salzburg without a car is to train via Mels which takes 7h 50m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Zug to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Salzburg bus from?

Zug to Salzburg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zug to Salzburg train from?

Zug to Salzburg train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Thalwil station.

Train, bus or fly from Zug to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Zug to Salzburg is to train via Mels which takes 7h 50m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Zug to Salzburg bus arrive?

Zug to Salzburg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

Where does the Zug to Salzburg train arrive?

Zug to Salzburg train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Zug to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Salzburg is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Zug to Salzburg.

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

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

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Train via Mels
best
1. Take the train from Thalwil to Sarganstrain Ir35
2. Take the train from Sargans to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
7h 50m
€83–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N948 / ...
8h 39m
€50–80
Drive 435.8 km
1. Drive from Zug to Salzburgcar 435.8 km
5h 9m
€79–114
Fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane ZRH - SZG
6h 12m
€164–340
Train
1. Take the train from Zug to Winterthurtrain S24 / ...
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
8h 16m
€83–126
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGtrain S5
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
9h 15m
€111–219
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h 35m
€117–392

Zug to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 476.3 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Zug to Salzburg Hbf via Thalwil and Sargans in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Zürich HB, Zürich, Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R in around 8h 39m.

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