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Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Lucerne

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€66

Average

€123

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

02:28PM8h57

Vienna Central Station

11:25PMLuzern Bhf

€661One-way

2 transfers

08:28AM8h57

Vienna Central Station

05:25PMLuzern Bhf

€1061One-way

2 transfers

12:28PM8h57

Vienna Central Station

09:25PMLuzern Bhf

€1061One-way

2 transfers

10:28AM8h57

Vienna Central Station

07:25PMLuzern Bhf

€1601One-way

2 transfers

09:28AM8h57

Vienna Central Station

06:25PMLuzern Bhf

€1751One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Vienna to Lucerne

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5

Deutsche Bahn

03:28PM14h23

Vienna

03:28PMLucerne

0 transfers

ÖBB

07:28AM8h57

Vienna

07:28AMLucerne

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

07:55PM11h56

Vienna

07:55PMLucerne

0 transfers

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

06:18AM12h07

Vienna

06:18AMLucerne

0 transfers

ÖBB

09:21AM9h04

Vienna

09:21AMLucerne

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

03:21PM14h30

Vienna

03:21PMLucerne

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Vienna to Lucerne

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

8 h 57 m

Average

11 h 49 m

Trains per day

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.

07:28AM8h57

Vienna

07:28AMLucerne

€1381One-way

0 transfers

09:21AM9h04

Vienna

09:21AMLucerne

€1401One-way

0 transfers

07:55PM11h56

Vienna

07:55PMLucerne

€991One-way

0 transfers

06:18AM12h07

Vienna

06:18AMLucerne

€1371One-way

0 transfers

03:28PM14h23

Vienna

03:28PMLucerne

€1091One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Vienna to Lucerne

	Distance	383 miles (617 km)
	Average train duration	8 h 57 min
	Average train ticket price	$113 (€102)
	Train frequency	7 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	ÖBB \| Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB \| Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB \| Railjet or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Vienna to Lucerne cover the 383 miles (617 km) long route taking on average 8 h 57 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Railjet or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $113 (€102), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $55 (€50). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Luzern Bhf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB from Vienna to Lucerne trains

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB trains will get you from Vienna to Lucerne from $55 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip to Lucerne from Vienna by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.

Cheapest Price: $154

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Lucerne from Vienna. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Cheapest Price: $55

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Lucerne

FAQs: Travel by train from Vienna to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Lucerne.

Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Lucerne can start from as little as $55 (€50) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Vienna to Lucerne is $113 (€102); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Vienna to Lucerne train time is 8 h 57 min covering the 383 mile (617 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Vienna to Lucerne leaves at 6: 18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Vienna to Lucerne leaves at 7: 55 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Vienna to Lucerne which require at least one change with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Railjet or Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Lucerne. Take the fast train with ÖBB | Railjet from Vienna to Lucerne.

For the best Vienna to Lucerne train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Railjet or Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Lucerne from Vienna to compare what amenities they may offer.

Yes, you can take a night train from Vienna to Lucerne with ÖBB | Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

When departing from Vienna, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof and Flughafen Wien. When arriving in Lucerne, you can end your route in train stations like Luzern Bhf, Luzern Allmend/Messe and Luzern Verkehrshaus.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Wien Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Luzern Bhf, located 0.4 miles (575 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Vienna to Lucerne is February.

You have options as you can travel from Vienna to Lucerne 2 different ways: flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Vienna

Lucerne

Wien Hauptbahnhof is the most popular Vienna railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Vienna for your trip to Lucerne.

Wien Hauptbahnhof Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

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Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Am Hauptbahnhof 1, 1100 Vienna, Austria

Phone Number

+43 51717

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 09: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat: 09: 00 - 18: 00

Public transit options for Wien Hauptbahnhof

U-Bahn lines: U1
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S60, S80
Tram lines: 18, D, O
Bus lines: 13A, 69A, N66, VAL
Train lines: R, RJ, RJX, REX, EC, NJ, EN, ICE, IC

Wien Westbahnhof Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Europaplatz 2/3, 1150 Wien, Austria

Flughafen Wien

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