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Compare bus and train for Villach to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, while a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Villach to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Villach to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Bratislava:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Bratislava costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 4h 30m versus 4h 23m 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 Villach to Bratislava
How to get from Villach to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 PM 9h35 Villach 6:30 AM Bratislava $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:55 PM 9h35 Villach 6:30 AM Bratislava $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:55 PM 9h35 Villach 6:30 AM Bratislava $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:45 AM 13h50 Villach 2:35 PM Bratislava $63 1 One-way 0 transfers8:20 PM 10h10 Villach 6:30 AM Bratislava $65 1 One-way 0 transfers6:50 AM 13h05 Villach 7:55 PM Bratislava $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Bratislava:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Bratislava costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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