How to travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zug, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug is around 39km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 35min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zug by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ZugZurich Airport (ZRH) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zug.

  • Duration52min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 34($35)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zug.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 7($7)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Zug.

  • Duration35min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 265($270)
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Zuerich taxi 24

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Drive

Drive to Zug.

  • Duration35min
  • Distance50km (31 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug

There are several options for getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zug by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 7 ($7) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 35min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 265 ($270).

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug is around 39km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 31km (20 miles)

It takes around 52min to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 35min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zug is to take a taxi which takes around 35min and will set you back approx CHF 265 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug. It typically takes around 52min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 52min.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 52min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug. It typically takes around 1hr and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1hr.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug. Buses run once daily and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Zug from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to take a taxi which will take 35min and cost around CHF 265 ($270).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Zug. instead which will take 52min.

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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zug. The distance is around 50km (31 miles) by road and it will take around 35min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 52min and will usually cost around CHF 34 ($35).

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Transport options from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zug
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
52min
CHF 34($35)
every 20 mins39km (24 miles)
Bus
1hr
CHF 7($7)
once daily46km (28 miles)
Taxi
35min
CHF 265($270)
on demand50km (31 miles)
Drive
35min
CHF 7($7)
on demand50km (31 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.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Zug
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Zug
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Zug