There are 4 ways to get from Como to Zug by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zug(Ch)train Ec
2h 9mCHF 40–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Zugbus
5h 17mCHF 17–24Drive 202.5 km
- Drive from Como to Zugcar 202.5 km
2h 26mCHF 33–47Train, fly
- Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 8mCHF 82–227
Como to Zug by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 24 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Zug is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Zug. However, there are services departing from Como Grandate and arriving at Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof via Cham, Langacker and Cham, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Zug(Ch). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Como and Zug is 179 km. The road distance is 202.5 km.
The best way to get from Como to Zug without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170.
The train from Como S.Giovanni to Zug(Ch) takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.
Como to Zug bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Como Grandate station.
Como to Zug train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Zug is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 24 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Zug, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Zug(Ch) hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–85 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Como Grandate to Zug twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 17–24 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–190
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–170
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como Lago to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Como Grandate to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–24
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Zug bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Zug station.
Como to Zug train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zug(Ch) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Zug is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Como to Zug.
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