The average train between Lucerne and Villach takes 11h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Villach. 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 every 4 hours between Lucerne and Villach. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Villach at 2:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Thalwil and take an average of 11h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 2m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Villach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Villach. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Villach station via Thalwil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
Lucerne to Villach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Villach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Villach train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Villach is 424.9 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Villach Hbf via Thalwil, Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Schwarzach-St.Veit in around 10h 55m.