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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Zug
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
51
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 €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 51 trains that leave Zurich for Zug on Mon, Aug 03, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 24 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.
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 75 2110 | 21108:21 AM0h41Zürich Oerlikon9:02 AMZug station€211One-way1 transfer- EC 31 | 318:33 AM0h26Zurich HB8:59 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
- S 24 20429 | 204298:09 AM0h47Zürich Oerlikon8:56 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
- IR 46 2413 | 24138:05 AM0h24Zurich HB8:29 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
- IR 70 2615 | 26158:10 AM0h21Zurich HB8:31 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
- IR 70 2615 | 26158:10 AM0h21Zurich HB8:31 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
- IR 70 2617 | 26179:10 AM0h21Zurich HB9:31 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
- IR 70 2611 | 26116:10 AM0h21Zurich HB6:31 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
- IR 46 2413 | 24138:05 AM0h24Zurich HB8:29 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
- IC 2 865 | 8659:05 AM0h24Zurich HB9:29 AMZug station€211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 28m. 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 €21, and a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 22 km
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 70 2647 | 2647 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h25 | 12:33 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20493 | 20493 | 12:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 12:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 14 19492 | 19492 · IR 35 2395 | 2395 · S 24 20493 | 20493 | 12:13 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 12:56 AM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
| S 24 20493 | 20493 | 12:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 12:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 35 2395 | 2395 · S 24 20493 | 20493 | 12:25 AM Zurich HB | 0h31 | 12:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19416 | 19416 · S 24 20417 | 20417 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h49 | 5:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18615 | 18615 · IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h41 | 6:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 24 20417 | 20417 | 5:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 5:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 7 18721 | 18721 · S 5 18520 | 18520 | 6:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 6:54 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 46 2409 | 2409 | 6:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 6:29 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20421 | 20421 | 6:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 6:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18520 | 18520 | 6:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 6:54 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 6:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 6:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18221 | 18221 · S 24 20421 | 20421 | 6:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 6:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18921 | 18921 · EC 11 | 11 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 6:59 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18921 | 18921 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h46 | 7:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 24 20421 | 20421 | 6:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 6:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 6 18621 | 18621 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h41 | 7:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| EC 11 | 11 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 0h26 | 6:59 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 7 18729 | 18729 · S 5 18528 | 18528 | 8:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 8:54 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 46 2413 | 2413 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 8:29 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 8:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18528 | 18528 | 8:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 8:54 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 8:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 8:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 31 | 31 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 8:59 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h46 | 9:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h41 | 9:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 8:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 31 | 31 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 0h26 | 8:59 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 7 18731 | 18731 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 8:33 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 9:24 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 9:02 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18530 | 18530 | 8:39 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 9:24 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 9:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18231 | 18231 · S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:41 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 9:26 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:51 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 9:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h38 | 9:29 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 7 18733 | 18733 · S 5 18532 | 18532 | 9:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 9:54 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 865 | 865 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 9:29 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18532 | 18532 | 9:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 9:54 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20433 | 20433 | 9:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h47 | 9:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h21 | 9:31 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18233 | 18233 · S 24 20433 | 20433 | 9:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 9:56 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18933 | 18933 · EC 15 | 15 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h43 | 9:59 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18633 | 18633 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h41 | 10:02 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| S 24 20433 | 20433 | 9:21 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 9:56 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 15 | 15 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 0h26 | 9:59 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 7 18735 | 18735 · S 5 18534 | 18534 | 9:33 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 10:24 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 10:02 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18534 | 18534 | 9:39 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 10:24 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20435 | 20435 | 9:51 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 10:26 AM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Zug
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Trains from Zurich to Zug run on average 21 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 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 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich to Zug trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Zug from €21. 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Zug
Most Zurich to Zug trains use the Zürich HB to Zug station pair, with some services arriving at Zug Fridbach. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Zug train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Zug leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Zug station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Zug from Zug city centre
Zug train station facilities and services
Zug has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Schiff, Restaurant Theater Casino Zug
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zug. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zug. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zug: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zug: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zug: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Zug, City-Hotel Ochsen, Hotel Löwen am See.
Getting to Zug Fridbach from Zug city centre
Zug Fridbach is 1 km from Zug city centre. Public transport options include:
Zug Fridbach train station facilities and services
Zug Fridbach has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Zug Fridbach.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zug Fridbach: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zug Fridbach: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zug Fridbach.
Getting to Zugerberg from Zug city centre
Zugerberg is 3 km from Zug city centre. Public transport options include:
Zugerberg train station facilities and services
Zugerberg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and WC.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Zugerberg.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zugerberg: Parking, WC.
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