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 80 - SFr 260 and takes 5h 36m.

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 36m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260.

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, Dijon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from Madrid to Zug?

The distance between Madrid and Zug is 1289 km. The road distance is 1571.6 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 which takes 15h 30m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 36m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 270 - SFr 700 and takes 15h 30m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 230 and takes 28h 36m.

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 1357+ 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 36m
CHF 84–252
Train
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 Dijon Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Dijon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
15h 30m
CHF 270–653
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
25h 1m
CHF 196–467
Drive 1,571.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Zugcar 1,571.6 km
16h 20m
CHF 250–360
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 58m
CHF 105–383
Train via Perpignan
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Perpignantrain Ave
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
17h 38m
CHF 289–666
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Milanbus FlixBus N1138
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
28h 36m
CHF 135–229

Madrid to Zug by train

5Weekly Trains

15h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,289.2 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Iberia, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zug via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Dijon Ville, Dijon, and Zürich HB in around 15h 30m.

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