- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Villach to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Venice will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 8 buses that leave Villach for Venice on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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
FlixBus
FlixBus






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $420 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Villach to Venice:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Venice costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $384 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Venice costing on average $420 (€344).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Flight takes on average 6h 38m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 54m 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, 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 04:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $241 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $308 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
The table below shows live departures for Villach to Venice buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 3h20 | 8:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 3h50 | 11:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 4h10 | 12:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Villach to Venice run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
There are 39 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Venice's premier art museum, with major Venetian masters including Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Influential modern art museum on the Grand Canal, featuring Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and a sculpture garden in Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetti, or waterside walks.
Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
A classic Venetian cicchetto of fried sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins, showing the city’s historic taste for sweet-sour flavors.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its deep briny taste and striking black color.
Small, acclaimed seafood osteria near San Marco, known for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and an intimate atmosphere.
Classic Burano trattoria famous for lagoon fish and risotto, offering a polished but traditional dining experience.
One of Venice’s oldest bacari, celebrated for cicchetti, wine, and a standing-room atmosphere full of local tradition.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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Venice Piazzale Roma, Venice -> Venezia Santa Lucia Station, Venice
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