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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Vienna is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €40 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Lugano to Vienna?

The distance between Lugano and Vienna is 754 km. The road distance is 812.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Lugano to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Vienna bus from?

Lugano to Vienna bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Vienna train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Vienna?

The best way to get from Lugano to Vienna is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Lugano to Vienna bus arrive?

Lugano to Vienna bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Vienna?

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Vienna 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 30m
€40–212
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 45m
€163–340
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 45m
€60–110
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 11m
€54–148
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 52m
€48–247
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
€70–298
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
5h 52m
€160–416
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 Hbftrain
7h 4m
€45–202
Drive 812.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Viennacar 812.5 km
8h 8m
€141–203

Lugano to Vienna by train

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Distance: 753.6 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Lugano to Wien Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 13h 45m.

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