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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
$32
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Buses per day
70
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Villach will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 70 buses that leave Zagreb for Villach on Sun, May 31, 4 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 186 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 5 h 39 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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1003Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Zagreb to Villach:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Villach costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€27) compared to roughly $102 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€55). The journey takes 4h 17m versus 2h 46m 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.
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 09:24AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $264 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 8h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $255 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $294 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $294 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 10h54 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 9h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $306 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 9h54 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $246 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 8h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $246 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 6h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $281 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb 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 |
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FlixBus | 5:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h20 | 9:20 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h15 | 9:45 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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· + RJX 531 | 12:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h29 | 9:29 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 12:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h54 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + ICE 118 | 12:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h24 | 9:24 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + RJX 531 | 12:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h59 | 9:29 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 12:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h24 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + ICE 118 | 12:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 9:24 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 1:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 1:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 1:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 1:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h09 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 1:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h09 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 1:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h09 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1003 | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h54 | 1:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h05 | 6:15 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + 1003 | 3:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h54 | 1:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1001 | 3:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h54 | 9:54 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + ICE 118 | 3:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h24 | 9:24 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1003 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h54 | 1:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1003 | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h54 | 1:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 8:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h39 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1003 | 8:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h39 | 1:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 8:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h39 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 9:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 9:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 9:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 10:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 10:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h24 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 10:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h24 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 10:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h24 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h20 | 3:05 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + 1007 | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 11:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 11:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h39 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 11:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h39 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 11:15 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h39 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 11:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h24 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 11:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h24 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 11:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h24 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Villach run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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 Zagreb 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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