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.
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.
👋 Also check out Zug → Brig if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zürich HB.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | CHF 140($140) | hourly | 247km (154 miles) |
Train via Andermatt | 3h 35m | CHF 47($48) | hourly | 145km (90 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | CHF 21($21) | on demand | 155km (96 miles) |
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
The following major airports near Zug offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.