Lugano to Vienna by train

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Overview: trains from Lugano to Vienna

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lugano to Vienna, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:32 View journey
Last train 22:02 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 10hr View journey
Distance (km) 611
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey €158.36 View journey
Avg journey time 13hr 59m
Train operators 45

Lugano to Vienna train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Lugano to Vienna by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Lugano to Vienna take around 10 hours, covering a distance of approximately 611 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lugano is scheduled to depart at around  04:32. The last departure is usually at around 22:02. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 28 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 29 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €158.36.

We think any time is a great time to visit Vienna, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Vienna.

Is there a direct train from Lugano to Vienna?

The journey between Lugano and Vienna usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lugano to Vienna every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Lugano to Vienna train travel takes about 10 hours, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lugano to Vienna train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Vienna leaving Lugano at around 04:32 and the last train leaving at around 22:02. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.