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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zug is to fly which costs SFr 70 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Zug is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Zug?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Zug. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Zug via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Madrid to Zug?

The distance between Madrid and Zug is 1289 km. The road distance is 1571.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Zug without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 15h 55m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Madrid to Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Zug train from?

Madrid to Zug train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Zug?

The best way to get from Madrid to Zug is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 460 and takes 15h 55m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 210 and takes 28h 11m.

Where does the Madrid to Zug train arrive?

Madrid to Zug train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Zug is 1572 km. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Madrid to Zug.

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

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Where can I stay near Zug?

There are 1323+ hotels available in Zug.

Madrid to Zug - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Zug by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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

Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAD - ZRH
5h 35m
CHF 72–225
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
15h 55m
CHF 171–454
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
26h 6m
CHF 130–271
Drive 1,571.8 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Zugcar 1,571.8 km
16h 20m
CHF 255–368
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)plane MAD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 53m
CHF 102–257
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
16h 8m
CHF 192–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to International Interconnection Hubbus FlixBus N1158
2. Take the bus from International Interconnection Hub to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1156
28h 11m
CHF 146–206

Madrid to Zug by train

7Weekly Trains

15h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,289.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Zug, Switzerland?

Air Europa, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zug via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Zürich HB in around 15h 55m.

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