How to travel from Zurich to Zug, Switzerland
The distance between Zurich and Zug is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 24min.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Zurich 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 Zug → Zurich if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Zug.
- Duration24min
- Departsevery 30 mins
Südostbahn
+ 1 othersBus
Take the bus to Zug.
- Duration30min
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costCHF 2($2)
+ 2 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to Zug.
- Duration27min
- Departson demand
- Typical costCHF 195($200)
Zuerich taxi 24
+ 3 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Zug
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zurich to Zug by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 24min.
The distance between Zurich and Zug is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 23km (14 miles)
It takes around 24min to get from Zurich and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 27min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Zug is to take the train which takes around 24min and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Zug. It typically takes around 24min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Zug with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 24min.
Südostbahn and Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich and Zug. Trains depart hourly and will take around 24min, 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 and Zug. It typically takes around 30min and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich and Zug with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 30min.
Dimaio and Bartolini Turismo run regular bus services between Zurich and Zug. Buses run twice a week and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Zug. instead which will take 24min.
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 and Zug. The distance is around 35km (22 miles) by road and it will take around 27min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 24min and will usually cost around .
Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Zug
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 24min | every 30 mins | 27km (17 miles) | |
Bus | 30min | CHF 2($2) | twice daily | 36km (22 miles) |
Taxi | 27min | CHF 195($200) | on demand | 35km (22 miles) |
Drive | 27min | CHF 5($5) | on demand | 35km (22 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zurich and Zug
Bus companies
Bartolini Turismo
Train operators
Südostbahn
Airports near Zug
The following major airports near Zug offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 31km (20 miles) from Zug
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Zug
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Zug