How to travel from Zurich to Zug

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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 an average ticket price of zł97 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł97, while a train costs an average of zł97.

Distance: 13 miles (22 km)

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Driving

zł97

Average price

Cheapest

zł227

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

35m

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33m

Average total duration

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Zug is a bus with an average price of zł104.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zug:

A bus is zł2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Zug costing on average zł105.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Zug is by bus with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Zug take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Zug including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Zug among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 3m faster (30m by train vs 33m by car) and roughly zł122 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł105 vs zł227). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Zurich to Zug

How to get from Zurich to Zug by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Zurich to Zug is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIR 70 2623 | 2623
    12:10 PM0h21
    Zurich HB
    12:31 PMZug station
    951One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIR 70 2623 | 2623
    12:10 PM0h21
    Zurich HB
    12:31 PMZug station
    951One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIR 70 2623 | 2623
    12:10 PM0h21
    Zurich HB
    12:31 PMZug station
    951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 70 2615 | 2615
    8:10 AM0h21
    Zurich HB
    8:31 AMZug station
    951One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 46 2421 | 2421
    12:05 PM0h24
    Zurich HB
    12:29 PMZug station
    951One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 46 2413 | 2413
    8:05 AM0h24
    Zurich HB
    8:29 AMZug station
    951One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Zug

Travel to Zug easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Zug.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Zug including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Zug is a bus with an average price of zł104.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zug:

A bus is zł2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Zug costing on average zł105.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Zug is by bus with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Zug take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Zurich to Zug is approximately 13 miles (22 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Zug is:
  • Around 19 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Zug:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Zug station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Zug, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zug by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Zug by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Zug with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 11 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Zug often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Milan, Amsterdam, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zug and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zug to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Zug is ideal to explore its picturesque old town, enjoy Lake Zug, and visit nearby attractions like the Zugerberg mountain for outdoor activities.

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