The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 21 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Villach Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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.
IC 8917:07 PM2h21Salzburg Hbf9:28 PMVillach Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
RJ 21510:07 PM2h30Salzburg Hbf12:37 AMVillach Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
IC 8975:00 AM2h28Salzburg Hbf7:28 AMVillach Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
IC 7995:07 PM2h21Salzburg Hbf7:28 PMVillach Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
ICE 2116:07 PM2h27Salzburg Hbf8:34 PMVillach Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
NJ 404662:14 AM2h12Salzburg Hbf4:26 AMVillach Hbf$551One-way0 transfers
IC 7919:07 AM2h21Salzburg Hbf11:28 AMVillach Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
IC 79311:07 AM2h21Salzburg Hbf1:28 PMVillach Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
IC 7973:07 PM2h21Salzburg Hbf5:28 PMVillach Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
IC 7951:07 PM2h21Salzburg Hbf3:28 PMVillach Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf:
A train is $42 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Villach Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 897 | 5:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 7:28 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 659 | 6:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 8:32 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 899 | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 9:28 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 551 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 10:32 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 791 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 11:28 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 718+ REX 1825 | 9:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h49 | 12:00 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 12:32 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 793 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 1:28 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 115 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 2:32 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 795 | 1:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 3:28 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 117 | 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 4:32 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 797 | 3:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 5:28 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 119 | 4:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 6:32 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 799 | 5:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 7:28 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 211 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h27 | 8:34 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 891 | 7:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 9:28 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 213 | 8:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 10:32 PM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 295 | 10:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 12:23 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 215 | 10:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:37 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
EN 40237 | 2:10 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h41 | 5:51 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40466 | 2:14 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h12 | 4:26 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:14, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 1:14 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB
EuroNight
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz
- Restaurant Charles
- Villacher Brauhof
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel City Villach
- Holiday Inn Villach
- Hotel Goldenes Lamm
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
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