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Museum der Stadt Villach
The city museum covers Villach’s history, art, and local culture in the historic center. A solid choice for understanding the town beyond its resort image.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Villach will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 6 buses that leave Trieste for Villach on Sun, May 31, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 107 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
FlixBus
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $13, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Trieste to Villach:
A train is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Villach costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 7m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 03:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Villach buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 2h55 | 3:30 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 4h10 | 6:15 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:15 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 2h50 | 6:05 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2h50 | 6:05 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 2h50 | 6:50 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2h50 | 6:50 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Trieste to Villach run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by train.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 66 miles (107 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 66 miles (107 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 2h 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 history, art, and local culture in the historic center. A solid choice for understanding the town beyond its resort image.
A distinctive large-scale topographic model of Carinthia, popular for its educational value and regional perspective. It is one of Villach’s more unusual local attractions.
A local gallery space in the old town that hosts rotating contemporary art exhibitions. Good for visitors interested in Villach’s smaller cultural scene.
Villach’s main square is the city’s central social and visual hub, lined with historic facades and seasonal events. It is the essential starting point for most visits.
The old town is compact, walkable, and full of colorful streets, small shops, and historic architecture. It remains the most rewarding area for a first visit.
The area around Burg Landskron provides one of the best viewpoints near Villach, with broad panoramas that are popular for photography and social media posts.
Carinthia’s signature pasta dumplings filled with quark, potatoes, mint, and chives, traditionally hand-crimped. They are one of the most iconic regional dishes around Villach.
A classic Carinthian yeast cake rolled with cinnamon, sugar, raisins, and butter. It is especially linked to festive meals and is widely loved in the Villach area.
A hearty Alpine stew of pearl barley, beans, and usually smoked pork. It is a traditional Carinthian comfort dish with roots in rural home cooking.
Well-known Villach restaurant with refined modern cuisine and an elegant setting, popular for special occasions and polished service.
Established traditional inn serving Carinthian and Austrian classics in a warm, rustic atmosphere. A reliable choice for regional dishes near Villach.
Classic brewery restaurant in Villach known for Austrian comfort food, house beer, and a lively, casual atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Prices are typical for Austria: groceries are fair, but restaurants and hotels are relatively pricey for budget travelers.
Service is often 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, bars, and hotels.
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Villach Hauptbahnhof, Villach -> Villach Innenstadt, Villach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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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