Going from Interlaken to Zug by train

About to set off from Interlaken to Zug by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Interlaken and Zug

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$103.50, but can go to US$50 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$50 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Interlaken to Zug daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Zug on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 12 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:30: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 19:30: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:58: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:00: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour and 3 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Interlaken to Zug

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 32 minutes. The total distance travelled is 72 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Interlaken to Zug trains

Tickets for travel to Zug along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Interlaken to Zug by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Zug.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Interlaken and Zug by train?

The total journey from Interlaken to Zug is 72 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Interlaken to Zug?

The lowest price on this route is US$103.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around US$50, while those booked 7 days in advance are around US$50.

How far in advance can I book my Interlaken to Zug train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 6 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Interlaken to Zug by train?

The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 32 minutes.