What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne is to train via Wien Hbf which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Luzern via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Austria to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Austria and Lake Lucerne is 688 km. The road distance is 739.3 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train via Wien Hbf which takes 10h 45m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Lake Lucerne bus from?

Austria to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Austria to Lake Lucerne train from?

Austria to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne is to train via Wien Hbf which takes 10h 45m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Austria to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Austria to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Austria to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Austria to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Austria to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Lake Lucerne is 739 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Austria to Lake Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 682+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

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There are 8 ways to get from Austria to Lake Lucerne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 54m
CHF 101–281
Train via Wien Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
10h 45m
CHF 42–122
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Osttrain 964 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
11h 16m
CHF 105–188
Drive 739.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Lucernecar 739.3 km
7h 52m
CHF 119–172
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 1m
CHF 145–371
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 Luzerntrain
6h 34m
CHF 323–621
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
11h 47m
CHF 107–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
13h 12m
CHF 58–100

Austria to Lake Lucerne by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 687.6 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Austria and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Luzern via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Luzern, Bahnhof via Erdberg, Vienna Erdberg, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich Hbf in around 13h 12m.

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