What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Luzern via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Austria to Lucerne?

The distance between Austria and Lucerne is 687 km. The road distance is 739.3 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Austria to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Lucerne train from?

Austria to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Austria to Lucerne is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Austria to Lucerne train arrive?

Austria to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Austria to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Lucerne is 739 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Austria to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Austria to Lucerne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h
CHF 106–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus N1395 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 17m
CHF 51–82
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
9h 55m
CHF 115–207
Drive 739.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Lucernecar 739.3 km
7h 52m
CHF 121–175
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 18m
CHF 124–342
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 9m
CHF 145–441
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 56m
CHF 108–305
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 40m
CHF 368–630
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
10h 1m
CHF 55–122

Austria to Lucerne by subway and train

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9h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Austria and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Luzern via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Munich Central Bus Station in around 12h 17m.

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