🇨🇭 Rotkreuz

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

About Rotkreuz

Rotkreuz is a rail junction in the canton of Zug, located where the main Zürich–Lucerne line meets a branch towards Zug, and where S-Bahn services from Lucerne and Zürich converge to serve the growing commuter communities of this part of central Switzerland. The municipality has seen significant population growth as businesses and residents have moved to the area, and the station reflects this with modern facilities and frequent services on multiple routes. It is a useful transfer point for passengers crossing between the Zürich S-Bahn network and the Zentralbahn services running south towards Engelberg and Meiringen.

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.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27