The average train between Salzburg and Zug takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Zug. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Salzburg and Zug. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Zug at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Zug. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Zug station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Salzburg to Zug train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Zug train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Thalwil station.
Book your Salzburg to Zug train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Salzburg and Zug is 347.2 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zug via Sargans and Thalwil in around 7h 1m.