The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€32
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 18
18
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 €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 18 trains from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf, including 18 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 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 8975:00 AM2h28Salzburg Hbf7:28 AMVillach Hbf€101One-way0 transfers
RJ 21510:07 PM2h30Salzburg Hbf12:37 AMVillach Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
IC 79311:07 AM2h21Salzburg Hbf1:28 PMVillach Hbf€251One-way0 transfers
IC 8997:07 AM2h21Salzburg Hbf9:28 AMVillach Hbf€251One-way0 transfers
IC 7919:07 AM2h21Salzburg Hbf11:28 AMVillach Hbf€251One-way0 transfers
IC 79311:07 AM2h21Salzburg Hbf1:28 PMVillach Hbf€251One-way0 transfers
IC 7973:07 PM2h21Salzburg Hbf5:28 PMVillach Hbf€391One-way0 transfers
IC 8997:07 AM2h21Salzburg Hbf9:28 AMVillach Hbf€251One-way0 transfers
IC 7951:07 PM2h21Salzburg Hbf3:28 PMVillach Hbf€391One-way0 transfers
IC 7919:07 AM2h21Salzburg Hbf11:28 AMVillach Hbf€251One-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 an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, while a bus costs an average of €47.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m 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 €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Villach Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €31. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 1m 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, September 17. 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 | |
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 | |
RJ 215 | 10:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:37 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
EN 40237 | 2:10 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h41 | 5:51 AM Villach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 8:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | REX from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | REX
EuroNight
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
Most Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Villach Hbf from Villach city centre
Villach Hbf is 1 km from Villach city centre. Public transport options include:
Villach Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Charles, Villacher Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Villach Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Villach Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Villach Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Villach Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel City Villach, Holiday Inn Villach, Hotel Goldenes Lamm.
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