How to travel from Milan to Zug

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Zug

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Zug among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €410.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Milan to Zug

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

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Zug is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Zug costing on average €75.

A bus is €381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Zug costing on average €410.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Zug is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Zug take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

Flight takes on average 5h 12m.

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

The journey is about 38m faster (2h 48m by train vs 3h 26m by car) and roughly €29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€75 vs €103). 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 Milan to Zug

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

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

  • Itabus2494
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  • Itabus2494
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  • SwissAZ7208
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  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 26
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  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
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  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 10
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  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
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  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
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  • VuelingVY6055 · VY1226
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  • SwissAZ7206
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  • SwissAZ7202
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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Zug.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Zug including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Zug is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Zug costing on average €75.

A bus is €381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Zug costing on average €410.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Zug is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Zug take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

Flight takes on average 5h 12m.

The distance from Milan to Zug is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Zug is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Zug:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Zug station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Bellagio and arrive in Varenna.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Zug, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, ITA, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, AJet, Eurowings, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings to go to Zug by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB to go to Zug by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Alsa to go to Zug by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Zug with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with ITA, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Baltic.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Zug often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Paris, Lucerne, Zurich Airport, Milan Centrale. 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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