- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
10 h 54 m
Average duration
11 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
841 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Brussels will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 3 trains that leave Villach for Brussels on Wed, Jun 10, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 841 km distance in an average of 11 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 54 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 12 h 54 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 522 miles (841 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration Fastest 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 15m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Brussels:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Brussels costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $145 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Brussels costing on average $247 (€200).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 13h 15m.
Bus takes on average 17h 25m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€98) compared to roughly $71 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-49.69 (€-40.31). The journey takes 11h 53m versus 10h 42m 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.
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 Villach to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:32 AM Villach | 12h54 | 8:26 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:32 AM Villach | 10h54 | 8:26 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:32 AM Villach | 11h03 | 9:35 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Villach to Brussels run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) but you can travel from only $70 (€57) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 522 miles (841 km) distance in 10h 54m.
Distance 522 miles (841 km) |
Average train duration 11h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 10h 54m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 9:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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