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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Zug and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct bus from Zug station to Zugspitze station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Zugspitzplatt via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Zug to Zugspitze?

The distance between Zug and Zugspitze is 311 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs €110 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Zug to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Zugspitze bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zug to Zugspitze train from?

Zug to Zugspitze train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zug to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Zug to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Zug to Zugspitze bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zug to Zugspitze train arrive?

Zug to Zugspitze train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zug to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Zugspitze is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Zug to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2755+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Zug to Zugspitze - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Zug to Zugspitze by train, car, or bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Thalwil to Sarganstrain
2. Take the train from Sargans to Oetztaltrain Rjx
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
6h 40m
€66–137
Drive 255.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zug to Zugspitzecar 255.4 km
3h 37m
€46–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
8h 11m
€116–163
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
10h 7m
€104–213
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zug to Winterthurtrain S24
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
10h 23m
€124–197

Zug to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 311.5 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Zug to Zugspitze via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Zugspitzplatt via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 10h 7m.

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