The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Zug
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Zug is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Zug will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 33 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Zug every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 42 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 2 18229 | 18229 · S 24 20429 | 204298:060h50Zurich Airport8:56Zug station£261One-way1 change
S 2 18231 | 18231 · S 24 20431 | 204318:360h50Zurich Airport9:26Zug station£261One-way1 change
S 2 18235 | 18235 · S 24 20435 | 204359:360h50Zurich Airport10:26Zug station£261One-way1 change
S 24 20435 | 204359:340h52Zurich Airport10:26Zug station£261One-way0 changes
S 2 18233 | 18233 · S 24 20433 | 204339:060h50Zurich Airport9:56Zug station£261One-way1 change
IC 5 526 | 526 · IC 2 877 | 87714:490h40Zurich Airport15:29Zug station£261One-way1 change
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 46 2417 | 24179:490h40Zurich Airport10:29Zug station£261One-way1 change
IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 46 2429 | 242915:490h40Zurich Airport16:29Zug station£261One-way1 change
IC 5 514 | 514 · IC 2 865 | 8658:490h40Zurich Airport9:29Zug station£261One-way1 change
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 26199:490h42Zurich Airport10:31Zug station£261One-way1 change
Live departures
Zurich Airport to Zug train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Zug trains for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:04 Zurich Airport | 0h52 | 8:56 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:06 Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 8:56 Zug station | 1 change | |
IR 75 2110 | 2110 · EC 31 | 31 | 8:15 Zurich Airport | 0h44 | 8:59 Zug station | 1 change | |
IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:15 Zurich Airport | 0h47 | 9:02 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:34 Zurich Airport | 0h52 | 9:26 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18231 | 18231 · S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:36 Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 9:26 Zug station | 1 change | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 8:49 Zurich Airport | 0h40 | 9:29 Zug station | 1 change | |
S 24 20433 | 20433 | 9:04 Zurich Airport | 0h52 | 9:56 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18233 | 18233 · S 24 20433 | 20433 | 9:06 Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 9:56 Zug station | 1 change | |
IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 0h47 | 10:02 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2112 | 2112 · EC 15 | 15 | 9:15 Zurich Airport | 0h44 | 9:59 Zug station | 1 change | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:19 Zurich Airport | 0h43 | 10:02 Zug station | 1 change | |
S 24 20435 | 20435 | 9:34 Zurich Airport | 0h52 | 10:26 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18235 | 18235 · S 24 20435 | 20435 | 9:36 Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 10:26 Zug station | 1 change | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 9:39 Zurich Airport | 0h52 | 10:31 Zug station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 9:49 Zurich Airport | 0h42 | 10:31 Zug station | 1 change | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 | 9:49 Zurich Airport | 0h40 | 10:29 Zug station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Zug
Trains from Zurich Airport to Zug run on average 14 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 44m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 20:15 |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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FAQs: Zurich Airport to Zug train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport 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
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich Airport and Zug
- 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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