What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Zug?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Zug?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Zug is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Zug?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Zug. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof via Cham, Langacker and Cham, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Zug?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Zug(Ch). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Lugano to Zug?

The distance between Lugano and Zug is 150 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Zug without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Zug without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 80.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Zug?

The train from Lugano to Zug(Ch) takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Zug bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Zug train from?

Lugano to Zug train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Zug?

The best way to get from Lugano to Zug is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Lugano to Zug bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Zug train arrive?

Lugano to Zug train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zug(Ch) station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Zug is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Lugano to Zug.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Zug?

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Where can I stay near Zug?

There are 1302+ hotels available in Zug.

Lugano to Zug - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Zug by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Lugano to Zug by train

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1h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 149.8 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Zug, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Lugano to Zug(Ch) hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Zug twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 14–21 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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