The train between Vienna and Lucerne takes 8h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Vienna to Lucerne. 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 once daily between Vienna and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:28 AM which arrives into Lucerne at 4:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Lucerne station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Vienna to Lucerne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Lucerne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Vienna to Lucerne train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Vienna and Lucerne is 617.7 km. The road distance is 833 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Luzern via Zürich HB in around 8h 50m.
