How to travel from Hamburg to Zug

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Zug

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Zug among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €419.

Distance: 447 miles (720 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Zug is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Zug:

A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Zug costing on average €149.

A bus is €365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Zug costing on average €419.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Zug is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Zug take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Bus takes on average 15h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Zug including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Zug among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 50m faster (8h 35m by train vs 9h 25m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€149 vs €161). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Zug

Travel to Zug easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Zug.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Zug including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Zug is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Zug:

A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Zug costing on average €149.

A bus is €365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Zug costing on average €419.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Zug is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Zug take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Bus takes on average 15h 8m.

The distance from Hamburg to Zug is approximately 447 miles (720 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Zug is:
  • Around 78 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Zug as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Zug:
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Zug, Chollermüli.
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Zug station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Zug, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zug by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zug by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Zug by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Zug with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Zug often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Milan, Zurich, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zug and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zug to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Zug is ideal to explore its picturesque old town, enjoy Lake Zug, and visit nearby attractions like the Zugerberg mountain for outdoor activities.

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