The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Zug
Cheapest price
$172
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Zug is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Zug will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $172.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paris for Zug on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 495 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:47 AM4h39Paris1:26 PMZug$1721One-way0 transfers
8:47 AM4h39Paris1:26 PMZug$1721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Zug
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Zug among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $172.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$253 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Zug:
A bus is $128 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Zug costing on average $221 (€178).
A bus is $160 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Zug costing on average $253 (€204).
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 9h 41m.
You'll arrive about 2h 2m sooner (4h 55m by train vs 6h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $253 (€204) compared to roughly $245 (€198) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris to Zug train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Zug trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2365+ 96219+ IR 37 2277 | 2277 · IC 2 881 | 881 | Delayed 7:35 AM 9:25 AMParis Gare de l'Est | 8h04 | 5:29 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
2365+ 96219+ S 5 18564 | 18564 · IC 3 779 | 779 | Delayed 7:35 AM 9:25 AMParis Gare de l'Est | 8h29 | 5:54 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
2365+ 96219+ IR 70 2633 | 2633 · IC 3 779 | 779 | Delayed 7:35 AM 9:25 AMParis Gare de l'Est | 8h06 | 5:31 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
9211+ IC 3 779 | 779 · S 5 18564 | 18564 | On time 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h32 | 5:54 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
9211+ IC 3 779 | 779 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | On time 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h09 | 5:31 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
9211+ IR 37 2277 | 2277 · IC 2 881 | 881 | On time 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h07 | 5:29 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
9573+ 96277+ IC 2 881 | 881 · IR 37 2277 | 2277 | On time 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h36 | 5:29 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
9573+ 96277+ IC 3 779 | 779 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | On time 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h38 | 5:31 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
9573+ 96277+ IC 3 779 | 779 · S 5 18564 | 18564 | On time 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h01 | 5:54 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
9591+ 96253 · 96123+ IR 37 2277 | 2277 | 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h22 | 5:29 PM Zug station | 4 transfers | |
9591+ 96253 · 96123+ IC 3 779 | 779 | 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h24 | 5:31 PM Zug station | 4 transfers | |
9591+ 96253 · 96123+ S 5 18564 | 18564 | 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h47 | 5:54 PM Zug station | 4 transfers | |
6705+ 96221+ IR 37 2277 | 2277 · IC 2 881 | 881 | On time 11:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h11 | 5:29 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
6705+ 96221+ IR 70 2633 | 2633 · IC 3 779 | 779 | On time 11:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h13 | 5:31 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
6705+ 96221+ S 5 18564 | 18564 · IC 3 779 | 779 | On time 11:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h36 | 5:54 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
9213+ IR 37 2277 | 2277 · IC 2 881 | 881 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h07 | 5:29 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
9213+ IC 3 779 | 779 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h09 | 5:31 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
9213+ IC 3 779 | 779 · S 5 18564 | 18564 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h32 | 5:54 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
2421+ 96223+ ICE 109 | 109 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 12:46 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h45 | 8:31 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
2421+ IR 75 2132 | 2132 · IC 3 583 | 583+ 96223 | 12:46 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h16 | 8:02 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
2421+ 96223+ IR 75 2135 | 2135 · IR 27 2483 | 2483 | 12:46 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h11 | 7:57 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
2369+ 96225+ ICE 109 | 109 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h39 | 8:31 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
2369+ IR 75 2132 | 2132+ 96225+ IC 3 583 | 583 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h10 | 8:02 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
2369+ 96225+ IR 75 2135 | 2135 · IR 27 2483 | 2483 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h05 | 7:57 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
9215+ ICE 109 | 109 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h09 | 8:31 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
9215+ IC 3 583 | 583 · IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h40 | 8:02 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
9215+ IR 27 2483 | 2483 · IR 75 2135 | 2135 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h35 | 7:57 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
9563+ 96231+ ICE 109 | 109 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h10 | 8:31 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
9563+ 96231+ ICE 109 | 109 · S 5 18576 | 18576 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h33 | 8:54 PM Zug station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Zug
Trains from Paris to Zug run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $172 (€139) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $172 (€139) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 6:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Paris to Zug trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Paris and Zug from $46 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Zug
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Zug by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zug, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Zug
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30
- Sat: 09:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 09:00 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30
- Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est
- La Consigne
- Starbucks
- Factory & Co
- La Place
- McDonald's
- Mon Chou
- Go Johnny Go
- Maison Pradier
- PAUL
- & many more
- The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4.
- Hotel Whistler
- Hôtel LOCOMO
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30
- Sat: 09:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 09:00 - 20:30
- Located between Tracks 15 and 18
- Metro lines: 4, 5, 7
- Bus lines: 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 46, 54, 56, 91
- Train lines: RER B, TGV, TGV/ICE, TER, Intercités, OUIGO, Transilien, Russian Railways
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Bahnhofplatz
- Restaurant Schiff
- Restaurant Theater Casino Zug
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Parkhotel Zug
- City-Hotel Ochsen
- Hotel Löwen am See
- Located in the main hall
- 1,366 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Zurich, Lucerne, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S5
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