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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Villach is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Villach is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Villach?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Villach. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Villach Hbf via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Villach?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Villach. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Villach Hbf via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Lugano to Villach?

The distance between Lugano and Villach is 575 km. The road distance is 544.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Villach without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €85 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Lugano to Villach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Villach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Villach train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Villach?

The best way to get from Lugano to Villach is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Lugano to Villach bus arrive?

Lugano to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to Villach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Villach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Villach is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Lugano to Villach.

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

Book your Lugano to Villach train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Villach?

Book your Lugano to Villach bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Villach?

There are 2424+ hotels available in Villach.

Lugano to Villach - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Villach by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
8h 9m
€86–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Villach Hbfbus N456 / ...
9h 15m
€35–62
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the night train from Sargans to Villach Hbfnighttrain En / ...
13h 6m
€167–363
Drive 544.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Villachcar 544.2 km
5h 37m
€93–134
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
3. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Villach Hbftrain
7h 27m
€98–232
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane MXP - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
8h 45m
€113–657
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich 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
7h 27m
€174–737

Lugano to Villach by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Villach.

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Distance: 575.3 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Villach Hbf via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Villach Hbf via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 15m.

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