The average train between Linz and Lugano takes 13h 31m and the fastest train takes 10h 26m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Linz to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Linz and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchs Sg and take an average of 13h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Lugano station via Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
Linz to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Linz to Lugano train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Linz and Lugano is 476.7 km. The road distance is 770 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Lugano via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 2m.
