The train between Locarno and Zug takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Locarno to Zug. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Locarno and Zug. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Zug at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Zug. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Zug station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Locarno to Zug train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Zug train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zug(Ch) station.
Book your Locarno to Zug train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Locarno and Zug is 113.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Zug(Ch) via Bellinzona in around 2h 24m.