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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 $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. 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 $55, while a flight costs an average of $610.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$98 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $610 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m 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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Compare ways to travel from Munich to Zug
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Zug, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zug:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zug costing on average $98.
A bus is $555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zug costing on average $610.
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Tickets start at around $98 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29. The journey takes 4h 43m 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.
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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.

8:20 PM 13h30 Munich 9:50 AM Zug $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 PM 13h30 Munich 9:50 AM Zug $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 PM 13h30 Munich 9:50 AM Zug $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zug:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zug costing on average $98.
A bus is $555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zug costing on average $610.
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Zug by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Condor Flugdienst, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Zug by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zug by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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