How to travel from Lucerne to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $92 (€75).

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Vienna:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Vienna costing on average $117 (€95).

A bus is $152 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Vienna costing on average $245 (€198).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 33m.

Bus takes on average 14h 22m.

The distance from Lucerne to Vienna is approximately 384 miles (618 km).

The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Vienna is:

• Around 39 flights per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Vienna by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucerne to Vienna:

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.