Cologne to Zug Trains

Cologne to Zug trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zug takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zug. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 29m
Duration: 609 km
Distance: CHF 137
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

6h 11m

CHF 98–215

Cologne to Zug train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zug. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Zug at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:30 PM → 1:56 AM
Arrives next day
6h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:31 AM → 3:29 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 9:29 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Zug? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train via Mannheim

Cologne to Zug train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:30 PM → 1:56 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 3:29 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 7:59 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:31 AM → 3:29 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 7:59 PM

3:30 PM → 9:29 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 2:59 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 6:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 2:59 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 6:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 2:59 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 6:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 2:59 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 6:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zug, Switzerland?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Cologne to Zug trains

Find Transport to Zug

Trip Overview

Train via Mannheim

Cologne to Zug train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:30 PM → 1:56 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 3:29 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 7:59 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:31 AM → 3:29 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 7:59 PM

3:30 PM → 9:29 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 2:59 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 6:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 2:59 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 6:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 2:59 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 6:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:59 PM

9:31 AM → 2:59 PM

9:58 AM → 4:59 PM

1:30 PM → 6:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zug, Switzerland?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Zug

Alternative transport options

7:30 PM → 1:56 AM
Arrives next day