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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Austria is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Austria is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €40 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Austria. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Lugano to Austria?

The distance between Lugano and Austria is 755 km. The road distance is 812.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Austria without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs €160 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Lugano to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Austria train from?

Lugano to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Austria?

The best way to get from Lugano to Austria is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs €160 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 53m.

Where does the Lugano to Austria train arrive?

Lugano to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Austria is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Lugano to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 2442+ hotels available in Austria.

Lugano to Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
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1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
5h 35m
€43–215
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 53m
€167–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N456
13h 53m
€63–108
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the night train from Verona Porta Nuova to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
16h 20m
€57–151
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
5h 57m
€51–250
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
6h 5m
€73–301
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MXP - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 58m
€93–297
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane MXP - BTS
3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Aspern Nordtrain
7h 4m
€45–185
Drive 812.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Viennacar 812.5 km
8h 8m
€139–201

Lugano to Austria by train and subway

41Weekly Services

10h 53mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 754.8 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Lugano to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Stephansplatz via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 13h 53m.

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