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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Lake Lucerne is to train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Lake Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna 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 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Vienna to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Vienna and Lake Lucerne is 686 km. The road distance is 739.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Vienna to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Vienna to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Vienna to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Lake Lucerne?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Lake Lucerne?

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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 Vienna to Lake Lucerne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly 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 48m
CHF 100–278
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
9h 34m
CHF 41–118
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 / ...
10h 9m
CHF 107–180
Drive 739.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Lucernecar 739.3 km
7h 52m
CHF 119–172
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
5h 43m
CHF 102–283
Fly 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 28m
CHF 322–618
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain 75
10h 42m
CHF 107–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
12h 5m
CHF 58–96

Vienna to Lake Lucerne by train

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Distance: 686.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Luzern via Zürich HB in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 12h 5m.

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