The average train between Linz and Lugano takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Linz and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:45 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 Zuerich Hb and take an average of 10h 43m. 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 Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Linz to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Linz to Lugano train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Linz and Lugano is 476.7 km. The road distance is 770 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Lugano via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 8h 59m.