The average train between Villach and Lucerne takes 13h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Villach 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 Villach and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Villach is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Villach to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Lucerne station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Villach to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Book your Villach to Lucerne train tickets online with Railjet, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Villach and Lucerne is 424.9 km. The road distance is 731 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Luzern via Venezia Mestre, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 10h 18m.