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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Vienna will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 27 trains that leave Villach for Vienna on Tue, Jun 02, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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 1138
IC 1132
RJX 254
RJX 530
RJX 530+
S 2 · S 7
RJX 636
RJX 56
RJX 134
RJX 52
RJX 132Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Vienna:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Vienna costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $255 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Vienna costing on average $315 (€254).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
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, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB.
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 Vienna trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 40236+ IC 541 | 12:45 AM Villach Hbf | 7h42 | 8:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NJ 236+ EC 463+ RJ 563 | 12:45 AM Villach Hbf | 6h12 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NJ 236+ EC 463 | 12:45 AM Villach Hbf | 5h47 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40236 | 12:45 AM Villach Hbf | 7h13 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40236+ RJX 769 | 12:45 AM Villach Hbf | 7h12 | 7:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 1138 | 4:38 AM Villach Hbf | 5h16 | 9:54 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40294 | 4:46 AM Villach Hbf | 4h20 | 9:06 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 254 | 5:30 AM Villach Hbf | 3h37 | 9:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 254+ IC 543 | 5:30 AM Villach Hbf | 3h57 | 9:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 630+ IC 545 | 6:30 AM Villach Hbf | 3h57 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 630 | 6:30 AM Villach Hbf | 3h37 | 10:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 638 | 7:33 AM Villach Hbf | 3h34 | 11:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 638+ IC 547 | 7:33 AM Villach Hbf | 3h54 | 11:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 636 | 9:33 AM Villach Hbf | 3h34 | 1:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 636+ IC 641 | 9:33 AM Villach Hbf | 3h54 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 56 | 11:33 AM Villach Hbf | 3h34 | 3:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 56+ IC 645 | 11:33 AM Villach Hbf | 3h54 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 134+ IC 649 | 1:33 PM Villach Hbf | 3h54 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 134 | 1:33 PM Villach Hbf | 3h34 | 5:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1132 | 2:41 PM Villach Hbf | 5h13 | 7:54 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 52 | 3:33 PM Villach Hbf | 3h34 | 7:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 52+ IC 743 | 3:33 PM Villach Hbf | 3h54 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Villach to Vienna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
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Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, plus Austrian art from the Middle Ages to today.
The city’s walkable core, filled with imperial streets, churches, and squares. Essential for first-time visitors.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
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