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The average train between Vienna and Lugano takes 17h 40m and the fastest train takes 17h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Vienna to Lugano. 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 week between Vienna and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 1:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 17h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Lugano station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
Vienna to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Vienna and Lugano is 611.6 km. The road distance is 813 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Lugano via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 10h 16m.
