The average train between Vienna and Lugano takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 11h. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Vienna and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 10:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:28 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 14h 13m. 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 Vienna station and arriving at Lugano station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Vienna to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Vienna to Lugano train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Vienna and Lugano is 611.6 km. The road distance is 955 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Lugano via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 10h 16m.
