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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 on Sep 20
€115
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€151
Fastest journey on Sep 20
10 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
10 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 20
17
Distance
821 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Villach will cost around €151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €115.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Villach without transferring at least once.
ICE 587+
RJX 261+
IC 891
RE3+
ICE 585+
RJX 69+
IC 799
ICE 585+
RJX 69+
IC 799+
S S3
ICE 785 · ICE 119
ICE 509 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 · IC 891
ICE 585 · RJX 69 · IC 799
ICE 587 · RJX 261 · IC 891
ICE 587+
RJX 261+
IC 891
ICE 785 · ICE 119
ICE 785 · ICE 119Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €95, while a flight costs an average of €603.
Distance: 510 miles (821 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€137 Average price | €95 Average price Cheapest | €603 Average price | €199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 0m Average total duration 16h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Villach:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Villach costing on average €137.
A bus is €508 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Villach costing on average €603.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 20m.
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 10m faster (10h 20m by train vs 11h 30m by car) and roughly €62 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€137 vs €199). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Villach trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 785 · ICE 119 | On time 8:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h31 | 6:32 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 785 · ICE 119 | On time 8:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h31 | 6:32 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 507 · ICE 1007+ RJX 69+ S S3 | Delayed 6:34 AM 8:13 AMHamburg Altona | 11h15 | 7:28 PM Villach Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 585+ S S3+ RJX 69+ IC 799 | Delayed 7:13 AM 8:33 AMHamburg Altona | 10h55 | 7:28 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 507 · ICE 1007 · RJX 69 · IC 799 | On time 8:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h54 | 7:28 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 507 · ICE 1007+ RJX 69+ IC 799 | On time 8:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h54 | 7:28 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 585+ RE3+ IC 799+ RJX 69 | Delayed 7:13 AM 8:56 AMHamburg Hbf | 10h32 | 7:28 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1185 · ICE 211 | 9:04 AM Hamburg Altona | 11h30 | 8:34 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 585 · RJX 69 · IC 799 | On time 9:13 AM Hamburg Harburg | 10h15 | 7:28 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 787 · ICE 211+ S S7 | 9:42 AM Hamburg Altona | 10h52 | 8:34 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 787 · ICE 211 | 10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h33 | 8:34 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 509 · ICE 1009+ RJX 261+ IC 891 | On time 10:18 AM Hamburg Altona | 11h10 | 9:28 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 509+ EC 213 | On time 10:18 AM Hamburg Altona | 12h14 | 10:32 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 509 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 · IC 891 | On time 10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h54 | 9:28 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 509 · ICE 1009+ RJX 261+ IC 891 | On time 10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h54 | 9:28 PM Villach Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 587 · RJX 261 · IC 891 | On time 11:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h27 | 9:28 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 587+ RJX 261+ IC 891 | On time 11:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h27 | 9:28 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Villach run on average 17 times per day, taking around 10h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 510 miles (821 km) distance in 9h 29m.
Distance 510 miles (821 km) |
Average train duration 10h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 9h 29m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 10:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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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 Hbf -> Villach Hauptplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Villach trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Villach, Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Villach train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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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