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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. 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 train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m 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 $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Villach costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
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.
IC 848+
RJ 5516:30 AM4h02Linz Hbf10:32 AMVillach Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 848+
RJ 5516:30 AM4h02Linz Hbf10:32 AMVillach Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX19962+
IC 7939:45 AM3h43Linz Hbf1:28 PMVillach Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX19938+
RJ 5516:45 AM3h47Linz Hbf10:32 AMVillach Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
IC 540 · IC 7917:30 AM3h58Linz Hbf11:28 AMVillach Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
IC 407 · IC 7917:15 AM4h13Linz Hbf11:28 AMVillach Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM9h51Linz, Industriezeile8:41 AMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM11h25Linz, Industriezeile2:00 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM10h35Linz, Industriezeile9:20 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$1001One-way1 transfer
LH1462+
LH73455:30 PM4h15Linz Airport9:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$3741One-way1 transfer
LH1458+
LH73455:30 PM16h15Linz Airport9:45 AMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$4931One-way1 transfer
LH1460+
LH73455:30 PM19h45Linz Airport1:15 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$4931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Villach:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Villach costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
- Around 7 trains 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Villach Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Villach by train.
- Travel with ArdaTur to go to Villach by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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