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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 48m.

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 44m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

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 Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zug?

The distance between Cologne and Zug is 495 km. The road distance is 561 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 48m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 220 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Zug train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zug is 561 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m 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, plane, bus, night train, and car

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

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

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3h 44m
CHF 120–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Zurich Bus StationN177 / ...
10h 48m
CHF 62–100
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
6h 49m
CHF 101–213
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
9h 15m
CHF 67–300
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
4h 19m
CHF 89–212
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
4h 56m
CHF 89–258
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
5h 12m
CHF 176–396
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
6h 22m
CHF 128–287
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBNightjet
8h 57m
CHF 108–329
Drive 561 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zug561 km
5h 51m
CHF 92–132

Cologne to Zug by train

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Distance: 495.1 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zug via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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