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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
10 h 2 m
Average duration
10 h 14 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
612 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Vienna will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 7 trains that leave Lugano for Vienna on Thu, Jun 04, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 612 km distance in an average of 10 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 2 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 10 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 380 miles (612 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$155 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Vienna:
A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lugano to Vienna costing on average $77 (€63).
A flight is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Vienna costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
The journey is about 24m faster (8h 20m by train vs 8h 44m by car) and roughly $95 (€77) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($155 (€125) vs $250 (€202)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 AM Lugano | 10h02 | 7:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:02 PM Lugano | 14h30 | 9:32 AM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
![]() | 5:30 AM Lugano | 10h33 | 4:03 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Lugano | 10h33 | 5:03 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Lugano | 10h02 | 5:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Lugano | 10h02 | 6:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:02 AM Lugano | 10h30 | 7:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lugano to Vienna run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:44. The fastest train covers the 380 miles (612 km) distance in 10h 2m.
Distance 380 miles (612 km) |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 10h 2m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:44 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
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The city’s walkable core, filled with imperial streets, churches, and squares. Essential for first-time visitors.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
Vienna’s central square around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a busy meeting point and key orientation spot in the old city.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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