How to travel from Zug to Gstaad, Switzerland

The distance between Zug and Gstaad is around 165km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zug to Gstaad 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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Train

Take the train to Spiez and then to Zweisimmen.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 105($110)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Luthern, Interlaken Station East, Spiez Bahnhof then Wimmis Bahnhof and then to Zweisimmen Bahnhof then take the train to Gstaad.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 12($12)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Gstaad.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zug and Gstaad

There are several options for getting from Zug to Gstaad by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around CHF 12 ($12) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 23 ($23).

The distance between Zug and Gstaad is around 165km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Zug and Gstaad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zug to Gstaad is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Zug and Gstaad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around CHF 12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zug and Gstaad. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zug to Gstaad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB, Spiez and Zweisimmen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Swiss Railways, BLS AG and Zentralbahn run train services between Zug and Gstaad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Zug and Gstaad. We recommend that you drive to Gstaad. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zug to Gstaad. We recommend that you take the train to Spiez and then to Zweisimmen. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Gstaad is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Gstaad. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) 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 Zug and Gstaad. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zug to Gstaad is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around CHF 105 ($110).

How do I get from Zug to Gstaad

Compare travel optionsbetween Zug and Gstaad

Transport options from Zug to Gstaad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
CHF 105($110)
hourly233km (145 miles)
Train via Interlaken Ost3h 50m
CHF 82($83)
every 3 hours165km (103 miles)
Bus and Train
4hrs
CHF 12($12)
twice a week170km (106 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
CHF 23($23)
on demand169km (105 miles)

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Airports near Gstaad

The following major airports near Gstaad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Gstaad
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Gstaad
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Gstaad