The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Zug
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
73
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Zug is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Zug will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 73 trains that leave Zurich for Zug on Sun, Jul 12, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 21 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.
S 24 20429 | 204298:21 AM0h35Zurich HB8:56 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
S 9 18925 | 18925 · EC 13 | 137:16 AM0h43Zürich Oerlikon7:59 AMZug station$261One-way1 transfer
IR 75 2106 | 21066:35 AM0h27Zurich HB7:02 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
S 7 18725 | 18725 · S 5 18524 | 185247:03 AM0h51Zürich Oerlikon7:54 AMZug station$261One-way1 transfer
EC 11 | 116:33 AM0h26Zurich HB6:59 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
IR 70 2611 | 26116:10 AM0h21Zurich HB6:31 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
RE N7 2603 | 26031:35 AM0h21Zurich HB1:56 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
RE N7 2607 | 26073:35 AM0h21Zurich HB3:56 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
RE N7 2605 | 26052:35 AM0h21Zurich HB2:56 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
IR 70 2617 | 26179:10 AM0h21Zurich HB9:31 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Zug
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Zug among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zug:
A train is $0.36 (€0.30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Zug costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 30m.
The journey is about 3m faster (30m by train vs 33m by car) and roughly $32 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $59 (€49)). 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.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zurich to Zug train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Zug trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE N7 2601 | 2601 | 12:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h25 | 1:00 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18594 | 18594 | 12:39 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 1:24 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE N7 2603 | 2603 | 1:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 1:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE N7 2605 | 2605 | 2:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 2:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE N7 2607 | 2607 | 3:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 3:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18719 | 18719 · S 5 18518 | 18518 | 5:33 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 6:24 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 6:02 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18518 | 18518 | 5:39 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 6:24 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20419 | 20419 | 5:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 6:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 6:31 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 46 2409 | 2409 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 6:29 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20419 | 20419 | 5:51 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 6:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18721 | 18721 · S 5 18520 | 18520 | 6:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 6:54 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IR 46 2409 | 2409 | 6:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 6:29 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18520 | 18520 | 6:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 6:54 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20421 | 20421 | 6:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 6:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 6:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 6:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 18221 | 18221 · S 24 20421 | 20421 | 6:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 6:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h46 | 7:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · EC 11 | 11 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 6:59 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20421 | 20421 | 6:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 6:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 11 | 11 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 0h26 | 6:59 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18723 | 18723 · S 5 18522 | 18522 | 6:33 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 7:24 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 7:02 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18522 | 18522 | 6:39 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 7:24 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20423 | 20423 | 6:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 7:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 18223 | 18223 · S 24 20423 | 20423 | 6:41 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 7:26 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 2 861 | 861 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h41 | 7:29 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20423 | 20423 | 6:51 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 7:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18725 | 18725 · S 5 18524 | 18524 | 7:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 7:54 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2 861 | 861 | 7:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 7:29 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18524 | 18524 | 7:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 7:54 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20425 | 20425 | 7:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 7:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 7:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 7:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 18225 | 18225 · S 24 20425 | 20425 | 7:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 7:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · EC 13 | 13 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 7:59 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IR 75 2108 | 2108 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h46 | 8:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20425 | 20425 | 7:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 7:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 13 | 13 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 0h26 | 7:59 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2108 | 2108 | 7:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 8:02 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20427 | 20427 | 7:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 8:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18526 | 18526 | 7:39 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 8:24 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 18227 | 18227 · S 24 20427 | 20427 | 7:41 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 8:26 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 7:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h46 | 8:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h41 | 8:29 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 8:31 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20427 | 20427 | 7:51 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 8:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18729 | 18729 · S 5 18528 | 18528 | 8:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 8:54 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IR 46 2413 | 2413 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 8:29 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 8:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18528 | 18528 | 8:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 8:54 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 8:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 8:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 301 | 301 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 8:59 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 8:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18731 | 18731 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 8:33 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 9:24 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
EC 301 | 301 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 0h26 | 8:59 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 9:02 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18530 | 18530 | 8:39 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 9:24 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 9:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 18231 | 18231 · S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:41 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 9:26 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 | 8:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h46 | 9:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h41 | 9:29 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:51 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 9:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18733 | 18733 · S 5 18532 | 18532 | 9:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 9:54 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2 865 | 865 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 9:29 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18532 | 18532 | 9:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 9:54 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 9:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20433 | 20433 | 9:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 9:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 15 | 15 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 0h26 | 9:59 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 10:02 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18534 | 18534 | 9:39 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 10:24 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20435 | 20435 | 9:51 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 10:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Zug
Trains from Zurich to Zug run on average 21 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich to Zug trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Zug from $25 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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