🇨🇭 Rotkreuz

Major

Switzerland

In the canton of Zug, Rotkreuz marks the point where the Zürich to Lucerne main line meets the branch running east towards the town of Zug, and it is recorded as UIC 8502202. Suburban services from both Lucerne and Zürich converge here, which gives a village-scale settlement the train frequency of a much larger place. The surrounding municipality of Risch-Rotkreuz has grown quickly as companies and residents have moved into this part of central Switzerland, and the station has been rebuilt to match that demand. Its position roughly midway between two cantonal capitals also makes it a common changing point for passengers travelling across central Switzerland without passing through either. Rotkreuz lies at about 47.14 degrees north, 8.43 degrees east.

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Quick Facts

Country	🇨🇭 Switzerland
Type	Major
Coordinates	47.14176, 8.430479
Timezone	Europe/Zurich
Connections	775
UIC Code	8502202

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rotkreuz is an important junction station in the canton of Zug, where the Lucerne–Zug–Zurich main line meets the branch to Arth-Goldau. SBB InterRegio and S-Bahn services call here frequently, offering connections to Lucerne, Zug, and Zurich.

Direct S-Bahn and InterRegio trains from Rotkreuz reach Zurich Hbf in approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Services run at least every 30 minutes throughout the day, making it a convenient commuter stop.

Rotkreuz has automated ticket machines, a waiting area, and basic refreshment facilities. A supermarket is located immediately adjacent to the station entrance, convenient for travellers picking up supplies.

Rotkreuz has self-service luggage lockers on the platform level. For more extensive storage needs, the larger SBB Gepäck facilities at Lucerne or Zug are reachable in under 20 minutes.

Rotkreuz is situated on the shores of Lake Zug, and the lakeside promenade is a pleasant walk from the station. The town of Zug itself, with its medieval old town and waterfront, is a short train ride away and well worth a visit.

Operators

DB

National · Germany

OBB

National · Austria

SBB

National · Switzerland

SNCF

National · France

Trenitalia

National · Italy

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