The average train between Lucerne Station and Vienna takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne Station to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Lucerne Station and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne Station is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Vienna at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Thalwil and take an average of 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne Station to Vienna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne Station to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Station station and arriving at Vienna station via Thalwil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
Lucerne Station to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne Station to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne Station to Vienna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Lucerne Station and Vienna is 617.4 km. The road distance is 813 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Wien Hbf via Thalwil, Sargans, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 49m.