The average train between Vienna and Lucerne takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Lucerne. 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 twice daily between Vienna and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 1:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Luzern station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Vienna to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Vienna and Lucerne is 617.7 km. The road distance is 739 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Luzern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 8h 50m.
