Travel Information
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)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$632 Average price | $159 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 55m Average total duration 14h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Villach
How to get from Düsseldorf to Villach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Villach is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM17h00Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf8:45 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$711One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 AM17h00Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf8:45 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
OS168 · OS1118:25 PM2h55Dusseldorf Airport11:20 PMKlagenfurt Airport$4171One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 25 · ICE 513+
RJX 67+
IC 7977:25 AM10h03Düsseldorf Hbf5:28 PMVillach Hbf$771One-way3 transfers
ICE 527+
RJX 67+
IC 7977:20 AM10h08Düsseldorf Hbf5:28 PMVillach Hbf$771One-way2 transfers
ICE 523+
RJX 65+
IC 7954:57 AM10h31Düsseldorf Hbf3:28 PMVillach Hbf$771One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM16h10Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf2:00 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$781One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM15h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf8:45 AMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$811One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus5:26 PM22h09Düsseldorf Hbf3:35 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$821One-way2 transfers
IC 742+
RJX 637+
EW7541:35 PM6h52Cologne Bonn Airport8:27 PMVillach Hbf$2191One-way2 transfers
EW9752+
IC 742+
RJX 63711:25 AM9h02Dusseldorf Airport8:27 PMVillach Hbf$2191One-way2 transfers
EW9752+
IC 648+
RJX 25111:25 AM7h02Dusseldorf Airport6:27 PMVillach Hbf$2371One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
Travelling from Düsseldorf to Villach: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
