The distance between Zermatt and Zug is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zermatt 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 → Zermatt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Visp and then to Zürich HB.
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There are several options for getting from Zermatt to Zug by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 81 ($82) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 26 ($26).
The distance between Zermatt and Zug is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Zermatt and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zermatt to Zug is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Zermatt and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 81 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zermatt and Zug. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zermatt to Zug. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Visp and Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Railways and Südostbahn run train services between Zermatt and Zug. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Zermatt and Zug. We recommend that you drive to Zug. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zermatt to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zürich HB. instead which will take 3h 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 Zermatt and Zug. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zermatt to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around CHF 150 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | CHF 150($155) | hourly | 273km (169 miles) |
Train via Visp | 4h 55m | CHF 81($82) | every 2 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | CHF 26($26) | on demand | 199km (124 miles) |
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
The following major airports near Zug offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.