What is the cheapest way to get from Lienz to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Lienz to Lugano is to drive which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lienz to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Lienz to Lugano is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Lienz and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lienz to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lienz Bahnhof A and arriving at Lugano via Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Lienz and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Lienz to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lienz In Osttirol and arriving at Lugano via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Bolzano Bozen and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Lienz to Lugano?

The distance between Lienz and Lugano is 524 km. The road distance is 408.5 km.

How do I travel from Lienz to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Lienz to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Lienz to Lugano?

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Lienz to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Lugano bus from?

Lienz to Lugano bus services, operated by Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, depart from Lienz Bahnhof A station.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Lugano train from?

Lienz to Lugano train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Lienz In Osttirol station.

Train or bus from Lienz to Lugano?

The best way to get from Lienz to Lugano is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Lienz to Lugano bus arrive?

Lienz to Lugano bus services, operated by Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.

Where does the Lienz to Lugano train arrive?

Lienz to Lugano train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Can I drive from Lienz to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lienz to Lugano is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Lienz to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Lienz to Lugano?

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Lienz to Lugano - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Lienz to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 40m
CHF 86–173
Drive 408.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lienz to Luganocar 408.5 km
6h 35m
CHF 65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof A to Innsbruck Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N95 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus
11h 51m
Train, train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Airporttrain
3. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane TRS - LIN
4. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
9h 33m
CHF 123–257
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfeste to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 44m
CHF 114–162
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Klagenfurt Hbftrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
9h 14m
CHF 191–502
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to S.Lorenzo St Lorenzentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Lorenzo di Sebato to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
9h 51m
CHF 78–110

Lienz to Lugano by train

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9h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.5 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Lienz, Tyrol, Austria and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lienz In Osttirol to Lugano via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Bolzano Bozen, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lienz Bahnhof A to Lugano via Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 51m.

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