There are 2 ways to get from Zug to Canton Ticino by train or car
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Zug to Canton Ticino by train
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The cheapest way to get from Zug to Canton Ticino is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Zug to Canton Ticino is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zug and arriving at Lugano. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Zug and Canton Ticino is 150 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.
The best way to get from Zug to Canton Ticino without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
The train from Zug to Lugano takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.
Zug to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zug station.
Zug to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Canton Ticino is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Zug to Canton Ticino.
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What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zug to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
Train from Zug to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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