Vienna to Lugano Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Vienna to Lugano, side by side.

No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.

Last checked 24 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Vienna to Lugano: what to expect

Vienna and Lugano are about 610 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Austria to Switzerland. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 610 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Vienna–Lugano tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €45.97, across 2 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

FAQ: Vienna to Lugano

How long does the journey from Vienna to Lugano take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 15 h by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 24 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Vienna to Lugano?
The lowest fare seen recently is €44.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 24 Oct 2026). Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €45.97). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Which companies sell tickets from Vienna to Lugano?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.