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Museum Lüneburg
Lüneburg’s main museum covers town history, salt, archaeology, and regional culture. Essential for understanding why the city became wealthy.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$147
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$297
Fastest journey on Sep 21
9 h 57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
9 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 21
46
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Lüneburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Lüneburg will cost around $297 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Lüneburg without transferring at least once.
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782
RJX 62 · ICE 584
ICE 582+
IC 646+
RB31 · RJX 64
ICE 582+
RJX 64+
IC 646+
RB31
RJX 64 · ICE 582 · 82848+
81604
RJX 262 · ICE 588
RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · ICE 786
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784
RJX 60 · ICE 586
RJX 62 · ICE 584Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Lüneburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $268 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $268, while a flight costs an average of $680.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$268 Average price Cheapest | $680 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lüneburg:
A train is $413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lüneburg costing on average $680.
Other travel options to Lüneburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 59m.
Tickets start at around $268 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-182.01. The journey takes 9h 59m versus 9h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Lüneburg trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REX 7+ IC 407+ ICE 680 | On time 4:46 AM Vienna Airport | 11h39 | 4:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
REX 7+ RJX19938+ EC 212+ ICE 880 | On time 4:46 AM Vienna Airport | 10h39 | 3:25 PM Lüneburg station | 3 transfers | |
IC 848+ EC 212+ ICE 880 | On time 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h28 | 3:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
REX 7+ IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 5:16 AM Vienna Airport | 11h09 | 4:25 PM Lüneburg station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 19938 · EC 212 · ICE 880 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna | 9h57 | 3:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19938+ EC 212+ ICE 880 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h57 | 3:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 407+ ICE 680 | On time 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h46 | 4:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
REX 7+ RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 5:46 AM Vienna Airport | 10h39 | 4:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h28 | 4:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 260 · ICE 680 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna | 9h57 | 4:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h57 | 4:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
RJX19950+ ICE 210 · ICE 788 | On time 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h23 | 5:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19950 · ICE 210 · ICE 788 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna | 9h57 | 5:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19910+ ICE 210 · ICE 788 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h57 | 5:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h23 | 6:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 588 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna | 9h57 | 6:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h57 | 6:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ ICE 118 · ICE 786 | On time 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 10h51 | 7:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ ICE 118 · ICE 786 | On time 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h28 | 7:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19952+ ICE 118 · ICE 786 | On time 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h23 | 7:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna | 9h57 | 7:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118 · ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h57 | 7:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 586 | On time 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h23 | 8:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 586 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna | 9h57 | 8:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 586 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h57 | 8:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
REX 7+ ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 10:46 AM Vienna Airport | 10h39 | 9:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h23 | 9:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna | 10h12 | 9:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h12 | 9:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna | 9h57 | 9:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h57 | 9:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 10h51 | 10:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h28 | 10:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 10h23 | 10:25 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 584 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna | 9h57 | 10:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h57 | 10:25 PM Lüneburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 782 | On time 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 11h02 | 11:36 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 782 | On time 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 10h39 | 11:36 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19956+ EC 114+ ICE 782 | On time 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 10h34 | 11:36 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna | 10h08 | 11:36 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19916+ EC 114+ ICE 782 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 10h08 | 11:36 PM Lüneburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 582+ RE2 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 14h57 | 4:31 AM Lüneburg station | 4 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 582+ RE2 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 14h34 | 4:31 AM Lüneburg station | 4 transfers | |
RJ 858+ RJX 64+ ICE 582+ RE2 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 14h29 | 4:31 AM Lüneburg station | 4 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 582 · 82848+ 81604 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna | 14h03 | 4:31 AM Lüneburg station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 582+ RE2 · RB31 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 14h03 | 4:31 AM Lüneburg station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Lüneburg run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $110 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 434 miles (700 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 434 miles (700 km) |
Average train duration 9h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Lüneburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lüneburg trip today.
Lüneburg’s main museum covers town history, salt, archaeology, and regional culture. Essential for understanding why the city became wealthy.
Museum on the local gypsum and lime industry with technical displays and regional industrial history. A niche but informative local favorite.
Preserved convent with exhibitions on monastic life, art, and textiles. Its architecture and quiet setting make it a memorable cultural stop.
Picturesque old harbor promenade lined with historic brick buildings and canals. One of the best walking areas for atmosphere and photos.
Elegant square framed by grand gabled houses. A classic Hanseatic city scene and convenient base for exploring nearby lanes and churches.
Historic market square beside the town hall. Ideal for admiring civic architecture and the dense medieval fabric of central Lüneburg.
Hearty Northern German kale stew served with sausage and potatoes. A cold-season classic widely eaten in Lower Saxony and around Lüneburg.
Roasted potatoes pan-fried with onions and bacon, often topped with a fried egg. A staple pub dish across Lower Saxony.
Pickled herring in a tart apple-onion-cream sauce, usually served with potatoes. It reflects the region's old Hanseatic fish trade.
Well-known refined restaurant offering modern German cuisine with seasonal ingredients in an elegant, intimate atmosphere.
Historic brewery restaurant in the old town known for hearty German classics and house beer in a traditional brick setting.
Traditional tavern-style venue serving regional German dishes and local favorites in a cozy historic old-town environment.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-range, transit is reasonable, and tourist costs are lower than in Hamburg or Munich.
Service is partly included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is standard in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Lüneburg station -> Am Sande, Lüneburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Lüneburg 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 Lüneburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Lüneburg trains use the Wien Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburg station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna and Lüneburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
Lüneburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Das kleine Cafe, Hanse Grill, India Haus, Mälzer Brau- & Tafelhaus
Wi-Fi is available at Lüneburg. ATMs are available at Lüneburg.
Ticket office support is available at Lüneburg. Information desks are available at Lüneburg.
Luggage storage is available at Lüneburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lüneburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lüneburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lüneburg.
Nearby hotels include Alt-Lüneburger Kutscherstube, Bergström, Bremer Hof, Zum Roten Tore.
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