How to travel from Florence to Zug

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Zug

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Zug among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $545.

Distance: 269 miles (434 km)

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$102

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$545

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$208

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5h 37m

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5h 7m

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Compare ways to travel from Florence to Zug

Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Zug, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Zug is a bus with an average price of $66.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Zug:

A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Zug costing on average $102.

A bus is $480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zug costing on average $545.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Zug is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Zug take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 9h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Zug including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Zug among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 5m faster (5h 7m by train vs 6h 12m by car) and roughly $107 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($102 vs $208). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Florence to Zug

How to get from Florence to Zug by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Florence to Zug is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • IntercityIntercity 590+TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
    3:33 PM7h27
    Florence Rifredi
    11:00 PMZug station
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • IntercityIntercity 590+TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
    3:33 PM7h27
    Florence Rifredi
    11:00 PMZug station
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1675
    2:50 PM1h15
    Florence Peretola Airport
    4:05 PMZurich Airport
    $5841One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 30
    7:50 AM7h10
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:00 PMZug station
    $1161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Italo8134+TrenitaliaEuroCity 26
    3:25 PM6h35
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:00 PMZug station
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Italo8134+TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
    3:25 PM7h35
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:00 PMZug station
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6077 · VY1226
    7:00 PM13h55
    Florence Peretola Airport
    8:55 AMZurich Airport
    $2721One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9831 · EW9764
    9:35 AM10h35
    Florence Peretola Airport
    8:10 PMZurich Airport
    $3291One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9831 · EW9762
    9:35 AM5h30
    Florence Peretola Airport
    3:05 PMZurich Airport
    $4241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Zug

Travel to Zug easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Zug.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Zug including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Zug is a bus with an average price of $66.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Zug:

A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Zug costing on average $102.

A bus is $480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zug costing on average $545.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Zug is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Zug take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 9h 37m.

The distance from Florence to Zug is approximately 269 miles (434 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Zug is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 33 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Zug as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Zug:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Zug station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Zug, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale to go to Zug by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Zug by bus.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, ITA, British Airways to go to Zug by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Zug with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Zug often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Paris, Lucerne, Zurich Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zug and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zug to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Zug is ideal to explore its picturesque old town, enjoy Lake Zug, and visit nearby attractions like the Zugerberg mountain for outdoor activities.

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