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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Zug
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Zug among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, while a flight costs an average of $661.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$191 Average price | $661 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Zug
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Zug, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Zug:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Zug costing on average $191.
A bus is $561 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zug costing on average $661.
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
Tickets start at around $191 compared to roughly $220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 9h 15m versus 7h 48m 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 Vienna to Zug
How to get from Vienna to Zug by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Zug is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon)3:45 PM 16h50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 8:35 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon)3:45 PM 16h50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 8:35 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
OS1478:15 PM 1h20 Vienna International Airport 9:35 PM Zurich Airport $822 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 162 · IR 2433+
IC 546+
ICE 1008:57 AM 9h32 Vienna 6:29 PM Zug station $93 1 One-way 3 transfers
RJX19962 · IR 2219+
S 2+
IC 7808:28 AM 9h01 Vienna 5:29 PM Zug station $165 1 One-way 4 transfers
RJX19962 · IR 2219+
S 2+
IC 8818:02 AM 9h27 Vienna Airport 5:29 PM Zug station $165 1 One-way 5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM 17h15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 10:50 AM Zug, Chollermüli $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
JU315 · JU3308:50 PM 11h55 Vienna International Airport 8:45 AM Zurich Airport $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
JU313 · JU3303:00 PM 17h45 Vienna International Airport 8:45 AM Zurich Airport $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
JU311 · JU3309:45 AM 23h00 Vienna International Airport 8:45 AM Zurich Airport $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Zug:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Zug costing on average $191.
A bus is $561 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zug costing on average $661.
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Zug as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Zug station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Zug, Chollermüli.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Air Serbia, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Air France, Croatia Airlines, Eurowings, TAP Portugal, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Smartwings, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Luxair to go to Zug by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zug by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Zug by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
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