The average train between Lugano and Vienna takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 10h 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 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Vienna at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 12h 10m. 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 Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Lugano to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Book your Lugano to Vienna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Lugano and Vienna is 611.6 km. The road distance is 955 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Wien Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 45m.