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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Vienna is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Vienna Erdberg via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Vienna?

The distance between Lucerne and Vienna is 686 km. The road distance is 737.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Lucerne to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Vienna bus from?

Lucerne to Vienna bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Vienna train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Vienna?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Vienna is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Lucerne to Vienna bus arrive?

Lucerne to Vienna bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Vienna?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Vienna?

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Lucerne to Vienna - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Vienna 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 Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
5h 9m
€106–255
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 882 / ...
12h 15m
€58–95
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 50m
€119–186
Drive 737.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Viennacar 737.4 km
7h 52m
€133–191
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 29m
€117–334
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
7h 31m
€164–443
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 47m
€283–562
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Luzern to St. Gallentrain Vae
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
11h 44m
€143–217

Lucerne to Vienna by train

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Distance: 686.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Wien Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Vienna Erdberg via Zurich Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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