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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Zug
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Zug among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $683.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $683 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zug:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zug costing on average $72.
A bus is $627 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zug costing on average $683.
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.62. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Zug
How to get from Munich to Zug by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Zug is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Milan)4:45 AM3h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:35 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Milan)4:45 AM3h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:35 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LX11118:55 PM0h55Munich Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$5541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 566 · 4215 · 17776 · IC 48711:02 AM5h57Munich Hbf4:59 PMZug station$1061One-way5 transfers
- ICE 568 · 4211 · 17772 · IC 4859:02 AM5h57Munich Hbf2:59 PMZug station$1061One-way5 transfers
- ECE 192 · IR 212612:32 PM4h30Munich Hbf5:02 PMZug station$1071One-way1 transfer
- (Prague -> Milan)4:45 AM4h40Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM11h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)10:50 AMZug, Chollermüli$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM11h55München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)10:50 AMZug, Chollermüli$611One-way1 transfer
VY1817 · VY62469:05 PM11h40Munich Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$2231One-way1 transfer- VY1813 · VY624810:25 AM10h15Munich Airport8:40 PMZurich Airport$2371One-way1 transfer
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LX15138:15 AM3h10Munich Airport11:25 AMZurich Airport$5451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zug:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zug costing on average $72.
A bus is $627 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zug costing on average $683.
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Zug as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Zug station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Zug, Chollermüli.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Zug by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zug by train.
- Travel with Swiss to go to Zug by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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