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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zug is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 310 and takes 8h 30m.

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 bus between Madrid and Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Zug. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.

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, Mulhouse Ville and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

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 via Barcelona which takes 16h 1m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 450.

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 bus from?

Madrid to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.

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 via Barcelona, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 450 and takes 16h 1m, you could also bus via Milan, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 250 and takes 28h 11m.

Where does the Madrid to Zug bus arrive?

Madrid to Zug bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

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 19m to drive from Madrid to Zug.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zug?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Zug by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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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
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MAD - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zug(Ch)train
8h 30m
CHF 40–310
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 Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
16h 1m
CHF 238–446
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Milanbus FlixBus N1138
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
28h 11m
CHF 141–242
Drive 1,571.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Zugcar 1,571.6 km
16h 19m
CHF 262–378
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 98–309
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 34m
CHF 291–597
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
29h 46m
CHF 176–307

Madrid to Zug by train

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16h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 238Cheapest Price

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

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

Iberia, Air Europa, and Swiss 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, Mulhouse Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 16h 1m.

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