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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Vienna to Lugano?

The distance between Vienna and Lugano is 754 km. The road distance is 813.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Vienna to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Lugano bus from?

Vienna to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Lugano train from?

Vienna to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Lugano?

The best way to get from Vienna to Lugano is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Vienna to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Lugano train arrive?

Vienna to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Lugano is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Vienna to Lugano.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Vienna to Lugano - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Lugano by plane, train, 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.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 5m
CHF 39–200
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
10h 15m
CHF 137–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Padua Bus Stationbus RegioJet 31
2. Take the train from Padova to Luganotrain Ec
12h 52m
CHF 88–184
Drive 813.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Luganocar 813.4 km
8h 9m
CHF 130–187
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 17m
CHF 45–193
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 17m
CHF 127–306
Fly Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 27m
CHF 43–245
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BTS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 10m
CHF 47–183
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 55m
CHF 277–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
14h 10m
CHF 47–113

Vienna to Lugano by train

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Distance: 753.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Lugano via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 14h 10m.

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