How to travel from Vienna to Lucerne

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of zł341.

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

A bus is zł272 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lucerne costing on average zł613.

A bus is zł872 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lucerne costing on average zł1212.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 22m.

Bus takes on average 12h 22m.

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

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Lucerne is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 13 trains per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.

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

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

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

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

• Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lucerne by train.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

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

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

In Lucerne, you can enjoy a picturesque boat tour or scenic walk by Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport. For panoramic views, visit Mount Pilatus via cable car or cogwheel railway and explore the medieval Museggmauer city wall with its nine towers.

To fully enjoy Lucerne's key attractions such as Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, and the Chapel Bridge, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows ample time for exploration and experiencing the city's charm.