How to travel from Düsseldorf to Villach

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Villach

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $632.

Distance: 452 miles (728 km)

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Driving

$632

Average price

$159

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$97

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Cheapest

$219

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4h 55m

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Fastest

2h 55m

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2h 0m

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10h 8m

Average total duration

9h 38m

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30m

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14h 55m

Average total duration

14h 25m

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30m

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9h 46m

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2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Villach is a bus with an average price of $97 (€80).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Villach:

A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Villach costing on average $159 (€130).

A bus is $534 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Villach costing on average $632 (€516).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Villach is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Villach take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 8m.

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Villach including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Villach among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 8m faster (9h 38m by train vs 9h 46m by car) and roughly $60 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($159 (€130) vs $219 (€179)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Düsseldorf to Villach

How to get from Düsseldorf to Villach by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Villach is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 AM17h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:45 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 AM17h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:45 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS168 · OS111
    8:25 PM2h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:20 PMKlagenfurt Airport
    $4171One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 25 · ICE 513+ÖBBRJX 67+ÖBB | InterCityIC 797
    7:25 AM10h03
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    5:28 PMVillach Hbf
    $771One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 527+ÖBBRJX 67+ÖBB | InterCityIC 797
    7:20 AM10h08
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    5:28 PMVillach Hbf
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 523+ÖBBRJX 65+ÖBB | InterCityIC 795
    4:57 AM10h31
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:28 PMVillach Hbf
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 PM16h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2:00 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    $781One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM15h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:45 AMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:26 PM22h09
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:35 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    $821One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 742+ÖBBRJX 637+SmartwingsEW754
    1:35 PM6h52
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:27 PMVillach Hbf
    $2191One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9752+ÖBB | InterCityIC 742+ÖBBRJX 637
    11:25 AM9h02
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:27 PMVillach Hbf
    $2191One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9752+ÖBB | InterCityIC 648+ÖBBRJX 251
    11:25 AM7h02
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:27 PMVillach Hbf
    $2371One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Villach

Travel to Villach easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Villach.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Villach including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Villach is a bus with an average price of $97 (€80).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Villach:

A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Villach costing on average $159 (€130).

A bus is $534 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Villach costing on average $632 (€516).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Villach is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Villach take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 8m.

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Villach is approximately 452 miles (728 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Villach is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Villach as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Villach:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Villach Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Villach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Villach by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Villach by train.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Villach often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Ljubljana, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Villach and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Villach to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Villach, you can enjoy winter sports and panoramic views at Villacher Alpenarena, explore vintage vehicles at Villacher Fahrzeugmuseum, and hike through the beautiful Dobratsch Nature Park. For relaxation, visit the thermal spa at Warmbad Villach. The picturesque Ossiacher See is perfect for swimming and boating, while the Villach Main Square offers vibrant cafes and historic architecture. Don't miss the medieval Landskron Castle and its eagle show or the scenic Villacher Alpenstrasse. The Museum der Stadt Villach provides insights into local history and culture. Additionally, experience lively parades and festivities at the annual Villach Carnival.
To fully enjoy Villach, including its charming Old Town, thermal spas, and nearby attractions like Lake Faak and Gerlitzen Alpe, a stay of 2 to 3 days would be ideal.

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