The distance between Geneva and Zug is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Geneva 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 train to Zürich HB.
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Take the bus to Lucerne Inselquai.
There are several options for getting from Geneva to Zug by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 19 ($19) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 37 ($38).
The distance between Geneva and Zug is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Geneva and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geneva to Zug is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 37 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Zug. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva 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 10m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Geneva and Zug. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Geneva and Zug. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva to Zug. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lucerne Inselquai. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
RegioJet run regular bus services between Geneva and Zug. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 and Zug. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | CHF 160($160) | hourly | 300km (187 miles) |
Train to Luzern | 3h 30m | CHF 170($175) | hourly | 295km (183 miles) |
Bus | 3h 25m | CHF 19($19) | once a week | 297km (184 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | CHF 37($38) | on demand | 290km (180 miles) |
The following major airports near Zug offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.