There are 4 ways to get from Arona to Zug by train (Trenitalia), ferry, train, car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zug(Ch)train Ec
4h 2mCHF 17–156Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Arona to Locarnoferry 200
- Take the train from Locarno to Zugtrain Ir46
8h 22mCHF 66–195Drive 229.1 km
- Drive from Arona to Zugcar 229.1 km
3h 11mCHF 38–54Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Arona to Gallaratebus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 50m
Arona to Zug by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arona to Zug is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Arona to Zug is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Zug. However, there are services departing from Gallarate and arriving at Zug(Ch) via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Arona and Zug is 232 km. The road distance is 229.1 km.
The best way to get from Arona to Zug without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Arona to Zug, including transfers.
Arona to Zug train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate station.
Arona to Zug train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arona to Zug is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Arona to Zug.
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What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Zug, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Arona to Zug(Ch) via Gallarate, Gallarate, and Lugano in around 4h 2m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Lugano to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–16
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
Train from Lugano to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Arona to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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