How to travel from Cologne to Zug

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Travel Information between Cologne and Zug

distanceDistance268 miles (433 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, ferry, flight or train
priceTicket price range$4 - $270
fastestFastest modeFlight • $270 (€240) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 268 miles (433 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train to Zug from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Cologne to Zug.

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International travel from Cologne, Germany to Zug, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Zug if traveling from Cologne?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Zug, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

  • Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Zug from Cologne.

The restriction level for your return to Cologne, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Cologne from Zug restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Cologne from Zug?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Cologne, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Cologne from Zug closer to your date of departure here.

There are 4 ways to travel from Cologne to Zug including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Zug is by taking a ferry with an average price of $4 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options to Zug:

A ferry is generally $49 (€44) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $54 (€48) from Cologne to Zug.

Taking a ferry is about $265 (€236) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $270 (€240) for this trip.

A ferry is $110 (€98) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Cologne to Zug costing on average $115 (€102).

The quickest way to travel between Cologne and Zug is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a ferry requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, going by train can take 5 h 45 min   on average.

Zug is approximately 268 miles (433 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Zug is:

  • 15 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Zug as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Zug:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Zug, Zug Aabachstrasse.
  • Most travelers take a train from Köln Hbf to Zug.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Zug:

  • You can go to Zug from Cologne by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $54 (€48) with Flixbus from Cologne to Zug on Omio.
  • You can travel from Cologne to Zug by flight with Eurowings. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $270 (€240) with Eurowings from Cologne to Zug.
  • You can go to Zug from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $115 (€102) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Zug on Omio.
Many of our customers who book a trip from Cologne to Zug often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Zurich, Milan or Basel. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Cologne and Zug itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Zug and any of these top destinations today!

Before traveling from Cologne to Zug, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $54 (€48) one way.
  • A ferry ticket costs $4 (€4) one way on average for this route.
  • A plane ticket costs $270 (€240) one way on average for this route.
  • A train ticket is costing on average $115 (€102) one way for this trip.

But we recommend booking Cologne to Zug tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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