The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Zug
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Zug is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Zug will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 3 trains that leave Zurich for Zug on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






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Compare train for Zurich to Zug
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Zug among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, and a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 22 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Zug train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Zug trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 7 18729 | 18729 · S 5 18528 | 18528 | 7:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 7:54 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
IR 46 2413 | 2413 | 7:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 7:29 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20429 | 20429 | 7:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 7:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18528 | 18528 | 7:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 7:54 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 7:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 24 20429 | 20429 | 7:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 7:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 301 | 301 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 7:59 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h41 | 8:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20429 | 20429 | 7:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 7:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 301 | 301 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 0h26 | 7:59 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Zug
Trains from Zurich to Zug run on average 22 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 21m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Zug trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Zug from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Zug
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Zug by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zug, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zug, located 0.4 miles (710 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Zug
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Schiff
- Restaurant Theater Casino Zug
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Parkhotel Zug
- City-Hotel Ochsen
- Hotel Löwen am See
- Located in the main hall
- 1,366 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Zurich, Lucerne, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S5
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