There are 7 ways to get from Zug to Monte Carlo by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Fly from Zurich Airport, train
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
- Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Monaco-Monte-Carlo
5h 5m€102–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice AirportN508
12h 6m€58–111Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Zug to LuganoIc2 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VentimigliaIc
8h 37m€72–160Drive 543.6 km
- Drive from Zug to Monte Carlo543.6 km
5h 43m€98–141Train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BSL - NCE
6h 42m€77–251Train
- Take the train from Zug to Genova P. PrincipeEc
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VentimigliaIc
9h 40m€156–296Train #2
- Take the train from Zug to Castione-Arbedo
- Take the train from Castione to Gallarate
- Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimiglia
11h 56m
Zug to Monte Carlo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zug to Monte Carlo is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Zug to Monte Carlo is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs €100 - €260.
No, there is no direct train from Zug to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Zug and Monte Carlo is 497 km. The road distance is 543.6 km.
The best way to get from Zug to Monte Carlo without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 8h 37m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Zug to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
Zug to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zug station.
The best way to get from Zug to Monte Carlo is to train via Lugano which takes 8h 37m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 6m.
Zug to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Monte Carlo is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Zug to Monte Carlo.
What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
You can take a train from Zug to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice Airport 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
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- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–360
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Monaco-Monte-Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €3–6
- Rail 1st Class
- €5–8
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zug to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zug to Genova P. Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–250
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Castione to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Gallarate to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zug to Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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