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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 $28.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $60 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 |
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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 $0.37 (€0.30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Zug costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 30m.
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How to get from Zurich to Zug by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Zug is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 70 2615 | 26158:10 AM0h21Zurich HB8:31 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
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IR 70 2615 | 26158:10 AM0h21Zurich HB8:31 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IR 70 2615 | 26158:10 AM0h21Zurich HB8:31 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
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IR 70 2635 | 26356:10 PM0h21Zurich HB6:31 PMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
IR 46 2413 | 24138:05 AM0h24Zurich HB8:29 AMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
IR 46 2433 | 24336:05 PM0h24Zurich HB6:29 PMZug station$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zug:
A train is $0.37 (€0.30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Zug costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 30m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Zug as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Zug station.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Zug by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zug by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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