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Museum Burg Zug
Zug’s main history museum in a castle-like complex, with exhibitions on the city, canton and cultural life.
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
7 h 43 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bochum to Zug is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bochum to Zug will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bochum for Zug every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 488 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 43 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.


The table below shows live departures for Bochum to Zug trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:24 Bochum | 6h35 | 13:59 Zug | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:27 Bochum | 8h35 | 20:02 Zug | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bochum to Zug run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £125 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 16:05. The fastest train covers the 488 km distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 488 km |
Average train duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £125 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 16:05 |
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Discover the best of Zug — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zug trip today.
Zug’s main history museum in a castle-like complex, with exhibitions on the city, canton and cultural life.
Art museum with Swiss and regional works, known for changing exhibitions in a central modern building.
Compact museum presenting the history of fishing on Lake Zug, with boats, tools and local traditions.
Picturesque old town quarter with pastel façades, arcades, small lanes and easy access to key historic sights.
Lakeside promenade ideal for walking and sunset views, lined with public spaces, boats and mountain panoramas.
Viewpoint and green hillside above Zug, reached by funicular, with sweeping lake and mountain scenery.
A rich cherry cake from Zug with layers of nut meringue, sponge and kirsch buttercream. It is the town’s best-known speciality and a classic local treat.
Clear cherry brandy made from local cherries. Kirsch from Zug and nearby central Switzerland is deeply tied to regional fruit growing and baking traditions.
A caramelised tart made with local cherries, often enriched with kirsch. It reflects Zug’s long cherry-growing heritage and appears in home baking and cafés.
Elegant restaurant at Park Hotel Zug focused on seasonal cuisine, polished service and a refined dining room suited to a special meal.
Historic lakeside restaurant serving Swiss classics, fish and seasonal dishes in a traditional setting in Zug’s old town.
Well-known old town venue for Swiss and central European dishes with a cosy, rustic interior and reliable local atmosphere.
Zug is pricier than most Swiss cities for hotels and dining, though local transport is efficient. Expect high accommodation rates and restaurant bills.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Most Bochum to Zug trains use the Bochum Hbf to Zug station pair. Use this guide to compare Bochum and Zug train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bochum Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: TwinTower, Holzfaß, Steakhaus El Rancho, Döner Saray Urfa Ocakbaşı
Wi-Fi is available at Bochum Hbf. ATMs are available at Bochum Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bochum Hbf. Information desks are available at Bochum Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bochum Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bochum Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bochum Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ostmeier, Art Hotel Tucholsky, Hotel Kolpinghaus, Mercure Hotel Bochum City.
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 options include: Restaurant Schiff, Restaurant Theater Casino Zug
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zug. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zug. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zug: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zug: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zug: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Zug, City-Hotel Ochsen, Hotel Löwen am See.
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