- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.
Flights from Vienna to Lucerne depart on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £82 but you can travel from only £45 by train.
The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 618 km distance in 3h 5m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 618 km |
Average flight duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £82 |
Flights per day 41 |
Fastest flight 3h 5m |
First flight 5:55 |
Last flight 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£644
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Flights per day
66
Distance
618 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Vienna to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Lucerne will cost around £644 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £125.
To travel from Vienna to Lucerne you need to make at least one change.
JU311 · JU332+
IC 5 1526 | 1526 · IR 75 2580 | 2580
JU311 · JU332+
IR 13 3272 | 3272
JU311 · JU332+
IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 70 2631 | 2631
KL1900+
KL2013 · KL2104
KL1900 · KL1641
LH6321+
LH1882
LH6389+
LH9474
LH6325+
LH1886
OS139+
IR 13 3272 | 3272
OS139+
IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 70 2631 | 2631Omio 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 coach with prices starting from £45. 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 coach costs an average of £45, and a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 618 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£208 Average Price | £104 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Lucerne flights for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OS137+ IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 10:55 Vienna International Airport | 4h56 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
OS137+ IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 10:55 Vienna International Airport | 4h56 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
OS137+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 10:55 Vienna International Airport | 5h56 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
AF1139 · AF1702 | 12:15 Vienna International Airport | 6h35 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
AF1139 · AF1502 | 12:15 Vienna International Airport | 10h20 | 22:35 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
OS139+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 13:00 Vienna International Airport | 3h51 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
OS139+ IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 13:00 Vienna International Airport | 3h51 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6389+ LH9474 | 13:20 Vienna International Airport | 3h20 | 16:40 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
KL1904+ KL2017 · KL2108 | 14:20 Vienna International Airport | 8h15 | 22:35 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1904 · KL1641 | 14:20 Vienna International Airport | 8h20 | 22:40 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
KL1904 · KL1411+ KL2108 | 14:20 Vienna International Airport | 8h15 | 22:35 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
LH6331+ LH124+ LH1886 | 17:10 Vienna International Airport | 6h05 | 23:15 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
LH6323+ LH1886 | 17:40 Vienna International Airport | 5h35 | 23:15 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
LH6325+ LH1886 | 19:55 Vienna International Airport | 3h20 | 23:15 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
KL1906 · KL1639 | 20:00 Vienna International Airport | 15h15 | 11:15 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
LH6397+ LH5736+ IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 6:00 Vienna International Airport | 9h51 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6397+ LH5736+ IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 6:00 Vienna International Airport | 6h25 | 12:25 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6397+ LH5736+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 6:00 Vienna International Airport | 10h51 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6397+ LH9524 | 6:00 Vienna International Airport | 12h10 | 18:10 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
LH6321+ LH1882 | 6:10 Vienna International Airport | 3h05 | 9:15 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
AF1239 · AF1702 | 6:20 Vienna International Airport | 12h30 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
AF1239 · AF1502 | 6:20 Vienna International Airport | 16h15 | 22:35 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
OS131+ IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 6:45 Vienna International Airport | 5h06 | 11:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
OS131+ IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 6:45 Vienna International Airport | 5h40 | 12:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
OS131+ IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 6:45 Vienna International Airport | 4h40 | 11:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
KL1900 · KL1919+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 9h51 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
KL1900 · KL1919+ IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 8h51 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
KL1900+ KL2003 · KL2104 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 11h50 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1900 · KL1641 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 15h40 | 22:40 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
KL1900 · KL1639 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 4h15 | 11:15 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
KL1900+ KL2009 · KL2104 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 11h50 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1900+ KL2013 · KL2104 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 11h50 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1900 · KL1921+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 9h51 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
KL1900+ KL2007 · KL2104 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 11h50 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1900 · KL1407+ KL2104 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 11h50 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
LH6327+ LH9524 | 7:00 Vienna International Airport | 11h10 | 18:10 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
LX3561+ LX2807+ IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 7:20 Vienna International Airport | 8h31 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
LX3561+ LX2807+ IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 7:20 Vienna International Airport | 8h31 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LX3561+ LX2807+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 7:20 Vienna International Airport | 9h31 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6437+ LH1188+ IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 8:00 Vienna International Airport | 7h51 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
LH6437+ LH1188+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 8:00 Vienna International Airport | 8h51 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6437+ LH1188+ IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 8:00 Vienna International Airport | 7h51 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
OS133+ IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 8:25 Vienna International Airport | 4h00 | 12:25 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
OS133+ IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 8:25 Vienna International Airport | 7h26 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
OS133+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 8:25 Vienna International Airport | 8h26 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 1 change | |
LH6409+ LH1188+ IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 8:50 Vienna International Airport | 7h01 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
LH6409+ LH1188+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 8:50 Vienna International Airport | 8h01 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6409+ LH1188+ IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 8:50 Vienna International Airport | 7h01 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6329+ LH5764+ IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 9:25 Vienna International Airport | 6h26 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6329+ LH5764+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 9:25 Vienna International Airport | 7h26 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6329+ LH5764+ IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 9:25 Vienna International Airport | 6h26 | 15:51 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
KL1902 · KL1407+ KL2108 | 9:30 Vienna International Airport | 13h05 | 22:35 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1902+ KL2013 · KL2104 | 9:30 Vienna International Airport | 9h20 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1902 · KL1407+ KL2104 | 9:30 Vienna International Airport | 9h20 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1902 · KL1641 | 9:30 Vienna International Airport | 13h10 | 22:40 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
KL1902+ KL2009 · KL2104 | 9:30 Vienna International Airport | 9h20 | 18:50 Turin Airport | 2 changes | |
JU311 · JU332+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 9:30 Vienna International Airport | 7h21 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
JU311 · JU332+ IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 9:30 Vienna International Airport | 7h21 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
JU311 · JU332+ IC 5 1526 | 1526 · IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 9:30 Vienna International Airport | 6h55 | 16:25 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
LH6333+ LH1190+ IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 10:30 Vienna International Airport | 6h21 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
LH6333+ LH1190+ IC 5 1526 | 1526 · IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 10:30 Vienna International Airport | 5h55 | 16:25 Lucerne station | 3 changes | |
LH6333+ LH1190+ IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 10:30 Vienna International Airport | 6h21 | 16:51 Lucerne station | 2 changes | |
LH6333+ LH9524 | 10:30 Vienna International Airport | 7h40 | 18:10 Turin Airport | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
Major transport museum with trains, planes, automobiles and interactive exhibits. Excellent for families and anyone curious about mobility.
Art museum at KKL with modern and classical exhibitions. A strong choice for thoughtful shows in a prominent lakeside cultural venue.
Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso’s later years, showing works and photographs in a central old-town building near the Reuss.
Car-free old town area with painted facades, fountains and lively lanes. Ideal for wandering, shopping and seeing Lucerne beyond the postcard icons.
Lakeside promenade and district with grand villas, gardens and mountain views. Perfect for an easy walk away from the busiest centre streets.
Hilltop viewpoint above Lucerne reached by funicular, with broad panoramas over the city, lake and surrounding mountains.
A rich cheese fondue often made with Swiss cheeses and white wine. A classic shared Alpine dish widely enjoyed in Lucerne, especially in colder months.
Swiss rösti of grated potatoes fried until crisp and often served as a side or main. It is a staple across Central Switzerland and common in Lucerne inns.
Pasta-like dumplings from Central Switzerland, traditionally served with cheese, onions or apple sauce. A hearty rustic dish linked to Alpine farming traditions.
Refined dining venue by the lake with seasonal cuisine, polished service and elegant surroundings suited to a special meal.
Well-known old-town Swiss restaurant serving fondue, raclette and hearty regional food in a lively, traditional setting.
Casual Lucerne institution popular for crisp potato rösti with varied toppings, offering a relaxed and reliable Swiss meal near the centre.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and local transport costs, especially in peak tourist season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants. Round up small amounts for taxis and cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Lucerne by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Lucerne flights use the Vienna International Airport to Turin Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna and Lucerne airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Vienna International Airport is 7 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vienna International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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