What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zug?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zug is to night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 170 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Zug?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zug is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zug. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zug?

The distance between Cologne and Zug is 609 km. The road distance is 560.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Zug without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zug without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Zug?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Cologne to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zug train from?

Cologne to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Zug?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zug is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 230 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Cologne to Zug train arrive?

Cologne to Zug train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zug is 561 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Cologne to Zug.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Zug?

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Where can I stay near Zug?

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Cologne to Zug - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Zug by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 14m
CHF 102–302
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 26m
CHF 45–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 31m
Drive 560.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zugcar 560.9 km
5h 52m
CHF 88–127
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
9h 15m
CHF 75–181
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 50m
CHF 111–297
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 23m
CHF 75–226
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 49m
CHF 82–267
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 17m
CHF 187–458
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 18m
CHF 127–341

Cologne to Zug by train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 608.6 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zug via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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