The average train between Lugano and Vienna takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 11h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Vienna. 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 Vienna. 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 Vienna at 5:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Vienna station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Lugano to Vienna train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Vienna train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Book your Lugano to Vienna train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Railjet.
The distance between Lugano and Vienna is 611.6 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb in around 11h 45m.