The average train between Zug and Matera takes 17h 5m and the fastest train takes 12h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Zug to Matera. 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 3 times a day between Zug and Matera. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zug is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Matera at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 17h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zug to Matera. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Matera station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
Zug to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zug station.
Zug to Matera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Altamura station.
Book your Zug to Matera train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zug and Matera is 970 km. The road distance is 1,344 km.
You can take a train from Zug to Matera Sud via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Bari Centrale, and Altamura in around 15h 57m.