The average train between Zug and Bologna takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Zug to Bologna. 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 hourly between Zug and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zug is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zug to Bologna? 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 Zug to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Bologna station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Zug to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zug station.
Zug to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Zug to Bologna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Zug and Bologna is 369.4 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Zug to Bologna Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 4h 47m.