Vienna to Lucerne train
Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Lucerne
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Vienna to Lucerne
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Fastest train times from Vienna to Lucerne
Fastest Journey
8 h 55 m
Average
13 h 37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
618 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Vienna for Lucerne every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Lucerne
 | Distance | 383 miles (617 km) |
 | Average train duration | 13 h 56 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $98 (€90) |
 | Train frequency | 6 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Vienna to Lucerne cover the 383 miles (617 km) long trip taking on average 13 h 56 min with our travel partners like ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $98 (€90), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $54 (€50).
Train companies: ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB from Vienna to Lucerne trains
Travel from Vienna to Lucerne from $54 (€50) with Omio’s train partners ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Vienna to Lucerne train.
- Average Price: $65
Find cheap tickets for ÖBB Nightjet trains from Vienna to Lucerne on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Vienna to Lucerne train schedule from ÖBB Nightjet, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 383 miles (617 km) journey between Vienna and Lucerne, including information on baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains to Lucerne from Vienna in the Omio app, you can check to see if the ÖBB Nightjet trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. Check the ÖBB Nightjet train schedule for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Lucerne from Vienna and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train from Vienna to Lucerne with ÖBB Nightjet!
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip from Vienna to Lucerne by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
It’s easy to book your ÖBB train ticket to Lucerne from Vienna online with Omio! Simply check the current ÖBB train schedules for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route to Lucerne from Vienna as well as relevant travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap ÖBB train tickets online. Prices for ÖBB trains between Vienna and Lucerne start at $54 (€50) one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 383 miles (617 km). If you search for ÖBB trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the ÖBB tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when traveling by train from Vienna to Lucerne. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best Vienna to Lucerne ÖBB train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
- Average Price: $54
Travel Tips: Trains from Vienna to Lucerne
Travel between Vienna, Austria and Lucerne, Switzerland by train is: Fully open.
Can I enter Switzerland from Austria?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Vienna?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Lucerne, Switzerland?
All travelers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
The information above was last checked on 8/3/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Lucerne from Vienna as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Vienna, Austria from Lucerne is: Fully open.
Is my return train into Vienna from Lucerne restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Lucerne?
Conditions of reentry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
Last checked on 7/28/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Vienna from Lucerne closer to your date of departure here here.
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