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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lienz is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lienz is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Bregenz and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lienz via Milano Centrale and Fortezza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Lugano to Lienz?

The distance between Lugano and Lienz is 525 km. The road distance is 407.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Lugano to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lienz bus from?

Lugano to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lienz train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Lienz?

The best way to get from Lugano to Lienz is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Lugano to Lienz bus arrive?

Lugano to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Where does the Lugano to Lienz train arrive?

Lugano to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lienz is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Lugano to Lienz.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Lienz 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 Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Fr
3. Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
9h 33m
€119–236
Drive 407.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Lienzcar 407.6 km
6h 30m
€72–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Bregenz bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus
11h 45m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
4. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
5. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
9h 15m
€238–683
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
4. Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
9h 37m
€114–276
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
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
5. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
11h 3m
€133–432
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
2. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Bruneckshuttle
3. Take the train from Bruneck to Lienztrain 400
10h 15m
€194–277

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 524.6 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Lienz via Milano Centrale, Fortezza/Franzensfes, and Fortezza in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Lienz Bahnhof via Bregenz and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 45m.

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