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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 train, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 train costs an average of $93, while a flight costs an average of $246.
Distance: 269 miles (434 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Zug:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Zug costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zug costing on average $246 (€199).
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€75) compared to roughly $215 (€174) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $121 (€98). The journey takes 7h 15m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Zug
How to get from Florence to Zug by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Zug is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
054 · 2532:15 AM8h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:50 AMNeuenkirch, A2 (Raststätte Neuenkirch-Ost)$1031One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
054 · 2532:15 AM8h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:50 AMNeuenkirch, A2 (Raststätte Neuenkirch-Ost)$1031One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX16817:45 PM1h15Florence Peretola Airport9:00 PMZurich Airport$5921One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+
EuroCity 1504:32 AM9h28Florence Santa Maria Novella2:00 PMZug station$1371One-way2 transfers
EuroCity 307:50 AM7h10Florence Santa Maria Novella3:00 PMZug station$1471One-way0 transfers
Intercity 590+
EuroCity 283:33 PM7h27Florence Rifredi11:00 PMZug station$1501One-way1 transfer
AF1067 · AF16149:50 AM4h05Florence Peretola Airport1:55 PMZurich Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
AF1467 · AF18141:05 PM5h30Florence Peretola Airport6:35 PMZurich Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
AF1367 · AF181412:25 PM6h10Florence Peretola Airport6:35 PMZurich Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Zug:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Zug costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zug costing on average $246 (€199).
Other travel options to Zug take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Zug station.
- 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).
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity to go to Zug by train.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways to go to Zug by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
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