The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lugano to Vienna
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
15 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
612 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lugano to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Vienna will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lugano for Vienna every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 612 km distance in an average of 15 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lugano to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 612 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price | £110 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lugano to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Vienna coaches for today, Saturday 7 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Lugano, Via Ciani | 17h25 | 05:25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Lugano, Via Ciani | 17h10 | 05:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Lugano, Via Ciani | 13h00 | 11:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 8 February | |||||
![]() | 09:05 Lugano | 17h35 | 02:40 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lugano to Vienna
Buses from Lugano to Vienna run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 612 km distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 612 km |
Average bus duration 11h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Lugano to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Lugano to Vienna with FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lugano to Vienna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Vienna by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Vienna
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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