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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
€74
Average price
€119
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
8 h 10 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Villach will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Villach without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3960+
RJX 134
InterCityNotte 774+
RJX 134
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+
RJX 134
Regionale Veloce 3458+
S 2 · S 6+
RJ 88
Regionale 16032+
S 2 · S 6+
RJ 88
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+
RJX 134
Regionale Veloce 3960+
RJX 134
InterCityNotte 774+
RJX 134
Regionale Veloce 3458+
S 2 · S 6+
RJ 88
Regionale 16032+
S 2 · S 6+
RJ 88Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €321.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€37 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €518 Average price | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 51m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Villach:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Villach costing on average €37.
A bus is €485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Villach costing on average €518.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Flight takes on average 11h 51m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €70. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 4h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Trenitalia EuroCity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Villach trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3972+ RJX 130 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h09 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale 88777+ RJ 82+ NJ 295 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h13 | 12:23 AM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
8904+ RJX 130 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h58 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ RJX 130 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h18 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3994+ RJX 130 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h09 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ RJ 82+ NJ 295 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h07 | 12:23 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8906+ RJX 130 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h58 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ RJX 130 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h18 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3842+ RJ 82+ NJ 295 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 12h18 | 12:23 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3974+ RJX 130 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h09 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ RJ 82+ NJ 295 | 12:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 12h07 | 12:23 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8908+ RJX 130 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h58 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ RJX 130 | 1:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h18 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3978+ RJX 130 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h09 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ RJ 82+ NJ 295 | 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h07 | 12:23 AM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8910+ RJX 130 | 1:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h58 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ RJX 130 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h18 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ RJX 130 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h01 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8914+ RJX 130 | 2:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h58 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3980+ RJX 130 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h56 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588+ RJX 130 | 2:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420+ RJX 130 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h18 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8916+ RJX 130 | 3:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h58 | 8:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774+ RJX 134 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h54 | 1:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17870+ ICE 119+ RJ 88 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h12 | 6:32 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17870+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h02 | 4:22 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16032+ S 2 · S 6+ RJ 88 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h17 | 4:22 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16032+ RJ 88+ ICE 119 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h27 | 6:32 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3960+ RJX 134 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h09 | 1:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3458+ RJ 88+ ICE 119 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h22 | 6:32 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3458+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h12 | 4:22 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+ RJX 134 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h18 | 1:19 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Villach run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:01, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 1:01 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
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 Hbf -> Villach Hauptplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Villach by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Villach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Villach trains use the Bologna Centrale to Villach Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Villach, Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Villach train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Villach Hbf is 1 km from Villach city centre. Public transport options include:
Villach Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Charles, Villacher Brauhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Villach Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villach Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Villach Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villach Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel City Villach, Holiday Inn Villach, Hotel Goldenes Lamm.
Villach, Westbahnhof is 1 km from Villach city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Villach, Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
ATMs are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
Available at Villach, Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villach, Westbahnhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
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