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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Villach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł 116 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 116, while a bus costs an average of zł 221.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 116 Average price Cheapest | zł 221 Average price | zł 267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Villach
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Villach, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Villach:
A train is zł 105 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Villach costing on average zł 221.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around zł 116 compared to roughly zł 267 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 151. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Villach
How to get from Salzburg to Villach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Villach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 795
1:07 PM 2h21 Salzburg Hbf 3:28 PM Villach Hbf zł 47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 795
1:07 PM 2h21 Salzburg Hbf 3:28 PM Villach Hbf zł 47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
NJ 2372:14 AM 2h12 Salzburg Hbf 4:26 AM Villach Hbf zł 141 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 799
5:07 PM 2h21 Salzburg Hbf 7:28 PM Villach Hbf zł 47 1 One-way 0 transfers 
RJ 6596:07 AM 2h25 Salzburg Hbf 8:32 AM Villach Hbf zł 47 1 One-way 0 transfers- IC 897
5:00 AM 2h28 Salzburg Hbf 7:28 AM Villach Hbf zł 47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Villach:
A train is zł 105 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Villach costing on average zł 221.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Villach as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Villach Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Villach by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti to go to Villach by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti.
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