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Museum der Stadt Villach
Villach's main municipal museum presents regional history, art, and everyday culture in a centrally located historic building.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljubljana to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Villach will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 13 buses that leave Ljubljana for Villach on Wed, Jul 22, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Villach:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ljubljana to Villach costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, GoOpti.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:41AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Villach buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h45 | 9:20 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 9:45 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 6:15 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 2h01 | 8:41 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h30 | 10:55 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Ljubljana, Vosnjakova ulica(Exe Lev) | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 3:05 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ljubljana to Villach run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Villach — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Villach trip today.
Villach's main municipal museum presents regional history, art, and everyday culture in a centrally located historic building.
Contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions in a notable modern venue, ideal for visitors interested in Carinthian art.
A broad open-air museum of rural buildings and crafts in nearby Maria Saal, rewarding for a deeper Carinthian heritage day trip.
Villach's main square is the heart of the old town, lined with colorful historic facades, shops, and frequent city events.
Historic old-town district with arcades, pastel houses, and pedestrian streets; the essential area for first-time visitors.
Nature park on Villach's local mountain with walking trails, viewpoints, and broad panoramas over Carinthian lakes and valleys.
Carinthia’s signature filled pasta with potato, quark, mint, and chervil. A protected regional specialty long tied to local home cooking and festive tables.
A hearty Carinthian noodle dish where pasta pockets are tossed with butter and often served with salads or simple sides. Common in local inns and family kitchens.
Creamy cooked cheese from the Alps, usually served with bread, potatoes, and onions. It reflects Carinthia’s mountain dairy tradition and rustic tavern fare.
Established hotel restaurant with refined Austrian cuisine, quality ingredients, and a polished dining room suited to a special meal.
Traditional Carinthian inn near the old town, known for regional classics, seasonal dishes, and a warm historic atmosphere.
Well-known casual spot for Carinthian and Austrian dishes, generous portions, and a relaxed local feel in central Villach.
Moderate for Austria. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Vienna or Salzburg, while local transit and cafes are fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Add 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Villach Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) -> Villach Hauptplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Villach by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Villach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ljubljana to Villach buses use the Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Villach, Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Villach, OMV Tankstelle Maria-Gailer-Straße. Use this guide to compare Ljubljana and Villach bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
Available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja: Elevators, ramps.
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