The distance between Grindelwald and Zug is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Grindelwald to Zug by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Interlaken Ost Bahnhof then Luzern and then to Zug.
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Take the train to Luzern.
Zentralbahn
There are several options for getting from Grindelwald to Zug by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 15 ($15) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 16 ($16).
The distance between Grindelwald and Zug is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Grindelwald and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grindelwald to Zug is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 16 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Grindelwald and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grindelwald and Zug. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grindelwald to Zug. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Interlaken Ost and Luzern. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Zentralbahn run train services between Grindelwald and Zug. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grindelwald and Zug. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Grindelwald to Zug. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Interlaken Ost Bahnhof and Luzern. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Grindelwald Bus AG and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grindelwald and Zug. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grindelwald to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Luzern. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Zug is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 31km (20 miles) from Zug. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grindelwald and Zug. The distance is around 116km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grindelwald to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 69 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 15m | CHF 15($15) | 3 times a week | 121km (75 miles) |
Train | 2h 55m | CHF 69($70) | hourly | 118km (74 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | CHF 16($16) | on demand | 116km (72 miles) |
Grindelwald Bus AG
Zentralbahn
The following major airports near Zug offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.