The distance between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zug is around 287km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Geneva International Airport (GVA) 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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Take the train to Zürich HB.
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There are several options for getting from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zug by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 165 ($165) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 57 ($58).
The distance between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zug is around 287km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (131 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zug is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx CHF 57 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zug. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva International Airport (GVA) 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 3h 40m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zug. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zug. We recommend that you drive to Zug. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The easiest way to get to Zug from Geneva International Airport (GVA) is to drive which will take 2h 50m and cost around CHF 57 ($58).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zug. The distance is around 287km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 170 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | CHF 170($175) | hourly | 318km (197 miles) |
Train to Luzern | 3h 40m | CHF 165($165) | hourly | 301km (187 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | CHF 57($58) | on demand | 287km (179 miles) |
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The following major airports near Zug offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.