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Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
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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 $70.
Distance: 380 miles (612 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $246 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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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 $76 (€63).
A flight is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Vienna costing on average $152 (€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 $93 (€77) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($152 (€125) vs $246 (€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 tomorrow, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IR 2410 · RJX13477+ IC 664 | 6:00 AM Lugano station | 11h57 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
EC 99+ RJX19915+ IC 866 · IC 743 | 7:02 AM Lugano station | 12h01 | 7:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 99+ RJX19915+ IC 866 · IC 743 | 7:02 AM Lugano station | 12h25 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
EC 99+ RJX19915+ RJ 555+ IC 866 | 7:02 AM Lugano station | 11h55 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
EC 99+ RJX19915+ IC 866 | 7:02 AM Lugano station | 11h30 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2017 · RJX13479+ IC 745 · IC 668 | 8:02 AM Lugano station | 12h25 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 2017 · RJX13479+ IC 745 · IC 668 | 8:02 AM Lugano station | 12h01 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2017 · RJX13479+ IC 668 | 8:02 AM Lugano station | 11h30 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2017 · RJX13479+ IC 668 | 8:02 AM Lugano station | 11h55 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
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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 $70 (€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 $70 (€58) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 10h 2m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:44 PM |
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World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
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Circular boulevard lined with palaces, museums, parks, and public buildings. It is the classic route for understanding Vienna’s grand nineteenth-century core.
UNESCO-listed historic center with medieval lanes, imperial landmarks, churches, and elegant squares. Essential for first-time visitors and easy walking.
Large cultural district of museums, courtyards, seating areas, and events. It mixes major institutions with a lively urban atmosphere day and night.
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Traditional beer hall serving Austrian comfort food, local beer, and hearty portions in a lively, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and many sights can be enjoyed on a mid-range budget.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up in cafes and taxis.
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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.

Most Lugano to Vienna trains use the Lugano to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Lugano and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lugano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto, Ristorante La Cucina di Alice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lugano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lugano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lugano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lugano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, Hotel Lugano Dante Center, Hotel Federale Lugano.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Meidling Bahnhof is 4 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Meidling Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Meidlinger Markt, Gasthaus Tirolergarten
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainers, Austria Trend Hotel Bosei, Hotel Fabrik.
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