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 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 9h 49m.

How far is it from Zug to Zugspitze?

The distance between Zug and Zugspitze is 333 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 train which takes 9h 49m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Zug to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Zugspitze train from?

Zug to Zugspitze train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb 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 2739+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Zug to Zugspitze - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Zug to Zugspitze by train, car, or bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain Rjx
2. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
6h 25m
€63–192
Drive 255.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zug to Zugspitzecar 255.4 km
3h 37m
€47–67
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
7h 33m
€53–83
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
9h 49m
€100–246

Zug to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 333.5 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Zug to Zugspitzplatt via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 49m.

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