The average train between Nice and Zug takes 11h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Zug. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Nice and Zug. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Zug at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 7m • 3 changes


8h 36m • 3 changes


8h 36m • 3 changes


8h 36m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changes


8h 36m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 9m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changes


8h 36m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 9m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changes


8h 36m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 9m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changes


8h 36m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Zug? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Zug. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Zug station via Milano Centrale station and Lugano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
Nice to Zug train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Zug train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zug station.
Book your Nice to Zug train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Nice and Zug is 397.9 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zug via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Lugano in around 9h 30m.