What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Austria?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Austria is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Austria?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Austria is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Austria. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Austria?

The distance between Lucerne and Austria is 687 km. The road distance is 737.4 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Austria without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Austria without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Lucerne to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Austria train from?

Lucerne to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Austria?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Austria is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Lucerne to Austria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Austria is 737 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Lucerne to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4744+ hotels available in Austria.

Lucerne to Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Lucerne 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 Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
4h 53m
€115–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
12h 29m
€57–99
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
9h 50m
€123–220
Drive 737.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Viennacar 737.4 km
7h 52m
€130–188
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
5h 8m
€157–444
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 34m
€150–488
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
5h 19m
€118–321
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
6h 37m
€402–675
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbftrain rjx 167
9h 56m
€58–130

Lucerne to Austria by train and subway

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Luzern to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Stephansplatz via Zurich Bus Station, Vienna Erdberg, and Erdberg in around 12h 29m.

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