How to travel from Brig to Zug, Switzerland

The distance between Brig and Zug is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brig to Zug by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 140($140)

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Drive

Drive to Zug.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance155km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brig and Zug

There are several options for getting from Brig to Zug by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 47 ($48) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 21 ($21).

The distance between Brig and Zug is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Brig and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brig to Zug is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Brig and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 47 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brig and Zug. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brig to Zug. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Swiss Railways, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Südostbahn run train services between Brig and Zug. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brig and Zug. We recommend that you drive to Zug. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brig to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brig and Zug. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brig to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around CHF 140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brig and Zug

Transport options from Brig to Zug
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
CHF 140($140)
hourly247km (154 miles)
Train via Andermatt3h 35m
CHF 47($48)
hourly145km (90 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
CHF 21($21)
on demand155km (96 miles)

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Airports near Zug

The following major airports near Zug offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Zug
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Zug
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Zug