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Museum der Stadt Villach
The city museum covers Villach’s local history, art, and everyday life, making it the main museum for understanding the city’s cultural background.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Buses per day
21
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 $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 21 buses that leave Ljubljana for Villach on Fri, Jun 05, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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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Omio 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 | $17 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, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:41AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Villach buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 2h20 | 3:15 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 2h15 | 3:15 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja | 1h35 | 3:05 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Ljubljana, Gosposvetska | 2h25 | 8:45 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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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.
The city museum covers Villach’s local history, art, and everyday life, making it the main museum for understanding the city’s cultural background.
A military history museum at Wurzenpass with preserved fortifications and exhibits about Cold War border defense in the region.
A distinctive museum attraction featuring a large-scale topographic relief model of Carinthia, useful for understanding the region’s landscape and geography.
Villach’s main square and social center, lined with colorful historic buildings and regularly used for markets and events.
The old town is the best area for walking, shopping, and admiring pastel facades, historic lanes, and the city’s relaxed atmosphere.
A scenic walking area along the river, popular for relaxed strolls, photos, and views across the center of Villach.
Traditional Carinthian pasta pockets filled with curd cheese, mint, and potatoes, usually served with melted butter. It is one of the region’s signature dishes.
A hearty Carinthian stew of pearl barley, beans, and usually smoked pork. It is an old alpine dish strongly associated with local home cooking.
A festive Carinthian yeast cake rolled with cinnamon, sugar, raisins, and sometimes honey. It is especially tied to regional celebrations and family meals.
Well-known Villach restaurant with refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, polished service, and an upscale atmosphere popular for special dinners.
Established fine dining venue in Villach known for elegant Austrian and international cooking in a formal hotel setting.
Classic brewery restaurant serving Austrian staples and Villach beer in a lively, traditional setting. A good place for regional comfort food.
Prices are moderate by Austrian standards. Supermarkets and casual spots are reasonable, while hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafes and hotels, but not mandatory.
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Villach Hauptbahnhof, Villach -> Villach Innenstadt, Villach
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.

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