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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Austria is to train and fly which costs €30 - €120 and takes 6h 43m.

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 31m and costs €45 - €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 11h 54m.

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 11h 54m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, 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 11h 54m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 13h 53m.

Where does the Lugano to Austria train arrive?

Lugano to Austria train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Austria is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Lugano to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4776+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Austria by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
best
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 31m
€48–215
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport, train
cheapest
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
6h 43m
€31–113
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
11h 54m
€146–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N456
13h 53m
€68–122
Drive 812.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Viennacar 812.5 km
8h 9m
€144–208
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 53m
€51–252
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 1m
€65–304
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 Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
7h 28m
€102–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the bus from Sargans, Bahnhof to Feldkirch, Bahnhofbus 11
3. Take the train from Feldkirch to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 979 / ...
13h 46m

Lugano to Austria by train and subway

104Weekly Services

11h 54mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Austria.

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Distance: 754.8 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Lugano to Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 11h 54m. 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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