The average train between Lugano and Linz takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Linz. 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 Lugano and Linz. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Linz at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Linz station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Lugano to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Lugano to Linz train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Railjet.
The distance between Lugano and Linz is 476.7 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Linz/Donau Hbf via Zuerich Hb in around 10h 40m.