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 €83.

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

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lucerne costing on average €148.

A bus is €454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lucerne costing on average €536.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 58m.

Bus takes on average 17h 19m.

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 9 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 KLM, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, easyJet to go to Lucerne by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lucerne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.

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

• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Interlaken, Zurich, 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.