How to travel from Chur to Zug, Switzerland
The distance between Chur and Zug is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chur 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 → Chur if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Thalwil.
- Duration1h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical costCHF 78($79)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chur and Zug
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chur to Zug by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 78 ($79) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 16 ($16).
The distance between Chur and Zug is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Chur and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chur to Zug is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 16 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Chur and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 78 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chur and Zug. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chur to Zug. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thalwil. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Chur and Zug. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Chur and Zug. We recommend that you drive to Zug. instead which will take 1h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chur to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Thalwil. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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 Chur and Zug. The distance is around 116km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chur to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 78 ($79).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chur and Zug
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | CHF 78($79) | hourly | 121km (75 miles) |
| Train via Pfäffikon SZ | 2h 35m | CHF 105($105) | hourly | 166km (103 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | CHF 16($16) | on demand | 116km (72 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.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 31km (20 miles) from Zug
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Zug
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Zug