What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lake Zug?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lake Zug is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 15 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lake Zug?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lake Zug is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lake Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lake Zug. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Cham, Bahnhof via Cham, Langacker. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lake Zug?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zug(CH). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Lake Zug?

The distance between Basel and Lake Zug is 111 km. The road distance is 101.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lake Zug without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lake Zug without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 38m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lake Zug?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Basel to Lake Zug, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lake Zug bus from?

Basel to Lake Zug bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lake Zug train from?

Basel to Lake Zug train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lake Zug?

The best way to get from Basel to Lake Zug is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 15 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Lake Zug bus arrive?

Basel to Lake Zug bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Zug station.

Where does the Basel to Lake Zug train arrive?

Basel to Lake Zug train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zug(CH) station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lake Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lake Zug is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Basel to Lake Zug.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lake Zug?

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Where can I stay near Lake Zug?

There are 652+ hotels available in Lake Zug.

Basel to Lake Zug - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Lake Zug by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Zugtrain S24 / ...
1h 38m
CHF 22–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Zugbus
4h 29m
CHF 10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zug(CH)train Ecm
1h 52m
CHF 40–75
Drive 101.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zugcar 101.4 km
1h 19m
CHF 16–24
Train via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Zugtrain S24 / ...
1h 54m
CHF 41–73

Basel to Lake Zug by bus and train

9Weekly Services

1h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111 km
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lake Zug, Switzerland?

SBB GmbH operates a train from Basel SBB to Zug(CH) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 9–12 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Basel to Zug twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 10–15 and the journey takes 4h.

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