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Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Villach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $341 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Budapest to Villach:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Villach costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $281 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Villach costing on average $341 (€276).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Villach
How to get from Budapest to Villach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Villach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+
RJX 537:58 AM6h29Budapest-Kelenfoeld2:27 PMVillach Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+
RJX 537:58 AM6h29Budapest-Kelenfoeld2:27 PMVillach Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS632 · OS10911:15 AM2h45Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport2:00 PMKlagenfurt Airport$9511One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM13h45Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér9:20 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM11h55Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás6:15 AMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM12h20Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás4:40 AMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$571One-way1 transfer
LH1677 · LH115 · LH14621:20 PM8h25Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$3291One-way2 transfers
LH1339 · LH14622:25 PM7h20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
LH1337 · LH146211:40 AM10h05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Villach:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Villach costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $281 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Villach costing on average $341 (€276).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Villach as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Villach Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Villach by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Villach by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), RegioJet a.s. to go to Villach by train.
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