Cologne to Zug Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zug takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. 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 27m
Duration: 609 km
Distance: CHF 135
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

6h 26m

CHF 84–239

Cologne to Zug train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Zug. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Zug at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:45 PM → 5:56 AM
Arrives next day
11h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:29 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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