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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zug(Ch) and arriving at Köln Hbf via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Zug to Cologne?

The distance between Zug and Cologne is 608 km. The road distance is 563.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Zug to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Cologne train from?

Zug to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zug(Ch) station.

Train, bus or fly from Zug to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zug to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Zug to Cologne train arrive?

Zug to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zug to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Cologne is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Zug to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Zug to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zug to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 29m
€79–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus N11
12h 52m
€63–91
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
9h 56m
€197–335
Drive 563.3 km
1. Drive from Zug to Colognecar 563.3 km
5h 54m
€98–142
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 34m
€87–306
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 21m
€90–224
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 13m
€116–284
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 13m
€100–278

Zug to Cologne by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 608.3 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Zug(Ch) to Köln Hbf via Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf and Freiburg Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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