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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
$25
Average price
$244
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Buses per day
54
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 $244 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 54 buses that leave Zagreb for Villach on Wed, Jul 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 32 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 Zagreb to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. 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 $23, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $100 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 $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $100 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€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, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 9h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 8h29 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 15h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 13h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $255 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $286 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 12h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 12h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 7h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 11h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $366 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 11h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 10h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 7h24 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 8h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 8h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 9h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 7h24 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 7h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Villach buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. 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 | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h05 | 6:15 AM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + 1007 | 3:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 15h59 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 3:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h59 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 3:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h59 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 4:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 4:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 4:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 15h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 4:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h59 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 4:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h59 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 4:55 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 14h59 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 5:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1005 | 5:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h54 | 5:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 5:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 14h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 7:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 7:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 7:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 8:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 8:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 8:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 8:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 4h20 | 3:05 PM Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + 1007 | 11:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h44 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 11:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h44 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 11:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h44 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 12:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 12:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 12:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 12:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h09 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 1:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 1:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1009 | 1:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h54 | 9:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1009 | 2:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 9:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 2:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h54 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1009 | 2:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h54 | 9:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1009 | 2:20 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h34 | 9:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1007 | 2:20 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h34 | 7:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1009 | 2:20 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h34 | 9:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1009 | 3:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h54 | 9:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1009 | 3:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h54 | 9:54 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
· + 1009 | 3:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h54 | 9:54 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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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 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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