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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Villach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, while a bus costs an average of $72.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Linz to Villach:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Villach costing on average $72.
A train is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Villach costing on average $515.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 8h 16m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Villach
How to get from Linz to Villach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Villach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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RJ 6591:26 AM7h06Linz Hbf8:32 AMVillach Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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RJ 6591:26 AM7h06Linz Hbf8:32 AMVillach Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 260+
IC 7917:45 AM3h43Linz Hbf11:28 AMVillach Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
Other options
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IC 8991:26 AM8h02Linz Hbf9:28 AMVillach Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
IC 848+
RJ 5516:30 AM4h02Linz Hbf10:32 AMVillach Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
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RJ 5511:26 AM9h06Linz Hbf10:32 AMVillach Hbf$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM9h51Linz, Industriezeile8:41 AMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM10h35Linz, Industriezeile9:20 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM11h25Linz, Industriezeile2:00 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$871One-way1 transfer
LH1462+
LH73455:30 PM4h15Linz Airport9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$3761One-way1 transfer
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LH734311:40 AM10h05Linz Airport9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$3761One-way1 transfer
LH1458+
LH73455:30 PM16h15Linz Airport9:45 AMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Villach:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Villach costing on average $72.
A train is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Villach costing on average $515.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Villach as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Villach Hbf.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Villach by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Villach by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Villach by bus.
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