How to travel from Lugano to Zug, Switzerland

There are several options for getting from Lugano to Zug by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 11 ($11) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 89 ($90).

The distance between Lugano and Zug is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Lugano and Zug by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lugano to Zug is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 89 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Lugano and Zug, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lugano and Zug. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lugano and Zug with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Lugano and Zug. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lugano and Zug. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lugano and Zug with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 3h 30m.

Dimaio run regular bus services between Lugano and Zug. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lugano to Zug. We recommend that you take the train to Zug. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Zug is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 31km (20 miles) from Zug. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Lugano and Zug. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lugano to Zug is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 89 ($90).