There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Zug by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
1h 51mCHF 117–314Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
4h 46mCHF 30–52Train via Zürich HB
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3h 34mCHF 86–126Drive 264.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Zugcar 264.8 km
3h 24mCHF 45–65Train
- Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
3h 45mCHF 84–124
Geneva to Zug by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 55 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Zug is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Zug station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Zug. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Zug via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Geneva and Zug is 270 km. The road distance is 264.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Zug without a car is to train via Zürich HB which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Geneva to Zug, including transfers.
Geneva to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Zug train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Zug is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can train via Zürich HB, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 3h 34m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 55 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Zug, Switzerland?
Swiss flies from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Geneva to Zug train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Zug is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Geneva to Zug.
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