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 €40 - €210 and takes 5h 33m.

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 33m and costs €40 - €210.

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, Wien Meidling and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

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 1m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 1m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 14h 9m.

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 5m to drive from Lugano to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4665+ 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 T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)MXP - VIE
5h 33m
€42–205
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)MXP - BTS
3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Aspern Nord
6h 54m
€37–145
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
11h 1m
€147–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N456 / ...
14h 9m
€55–149
Drive 812.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Vienna812.5 km
8h 5m
€140–202
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LIN - VIE
5h 49m
€53–199
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BGY - VIE
6h 6m
€72–281
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)MXP - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
7h 7m
€74–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Bolzano
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Wien MeidlingRjx
14h 51m
€154–225

Lugano to Austria by train and subway

28Weekly Services

11h 1mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 754.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Lugano to Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb, Wien Meidling, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Stephansplatz via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 14h 9m.

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