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 - €120 and takes 13h 59m.

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 36m and costs €50 - €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, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

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 58m and costs €160 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 58m and costs €160 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 59m.

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 4724+ 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, 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 36m
€53–215
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
5h 58m
€51–259
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 58m
€166–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N456 / ...
13h 59m
€63–112
Drive 812.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Viennacar 812.5 km
8h 8m
€143–206
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 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
6h 16m
€69–350
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 59m
€85–279
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LIN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 21m
€98–393
Bus via Vienna - Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 54m
€63–122

Lugano to Austria by train and subway

41Weekly Services

10h 58mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Austria.

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Distance: 754.8 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Stephansplatz via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 13h 59m.

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