What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Vienna is to train and fly which costs €30 - €180 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €45 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Lugano to Vienna?

The distance between Lugano and Vienna is 754 km. The road distance is 812.5 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €75 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Vienna?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Lugano to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Vienna bus from?

Lugano to Vienna bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Vienna train from?

Lugano to Vienna train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Vienna?

The best way to get from Lugano to Vienna is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Lugano to Vienna bus arrive?

Lugano to Vienna bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to Vienna train arrive?

Lugano to Vienna train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Vienna is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Lugano to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Vienna?

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There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Vienna by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
5h 25m
€45–212
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane MXP - BTS
3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
6h 51m
€30–180
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbftrain rjx 167
10h 49m
€78–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N456
13h 45m
€72–131
Drive 812.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Viennacar 812.5 km
8h 9m
€143–206
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
5h 41m
€46–196
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
5h 51m
€135–324
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
6h 5m
€60–304
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
11h 57m
€143–247
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the train from Chur to St. Margrethen SGtrain
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 44m
€133–267

Lugano to Vienna by train

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Distance: 753.9 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Lugano to Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 13h 45m.

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