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 50 - SFr 95 and takes 14h 5m.

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 40 - 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 5m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320.

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 17m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 14h 5m.

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?

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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
best
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 44–200
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 8m
CHF 40–203
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
10h 17m
CHF 151–311
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 BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 5m
CHF 54–94
Drive 813.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Luganocar 813.4 km
8h 9m
CHF 130–187
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 18m
CHF 142–373
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 35m
CHF 69–333
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 40–180
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 59m
CHF 299–703
Bus via Erdberg
1. Take the bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 27m
CHF 56–105

Vienna to Lugano by train

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10h 17mAverage Duration

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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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 14h 5m.

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