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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 384 miles (618 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$164 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $325 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lucerne:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lucerne costing on average $164 (€134).
A bus is $233 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lucerne costing on average $325 (€264).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Lucerne
How to get from Vienna to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Milan)3:45 PM17h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Milan)3:45 PM17h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH6321+LH18826:10 AM3h05Vienna International Airport9:15 AMTurin Airport$8001One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX13474 · IR 2592+
IC 6461:57 PM10h28Vienna Hbf12:25 AMLucerne station$921One-way2 transfers - RJX19916+
EC 96+IR 2590+IC 64412:57 PM10h28Vienna Hbf11:25 PMLucerne station$921One-way3 transfers - RJX19916+EC 96+IR 2590+IC 64412:34 PM10h51Vienna Airport11:25 PMLucerne station$921One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM17h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$901One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM21h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:35 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$911One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM22h05Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:25 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$931One-way2 transfers
JU311 · JU332+
IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 70 2631 | 26319:30 AM7h21Vienna International Airport4:51 PMLucerne station$2511One-way3 transfers
KL1906+
KL16398:00 PM15h15Vienna International Airport11:15 AMTurin Airport$3291One-way1 transfer- KL1902 · KL1411+
KL21089:30 AM13h05Vienna International Airport10:35 PMTurin Airport$4291One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lucerne:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lucerne costing on average $164 (€134).
A bus is $233 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lucerne costing on average $325 (€264).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France to go to Lucerne by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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