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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villach to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. 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 $122, while a flight costs an average of $703.
Distance: 510 miles (821 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$177 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $703 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 1m Average total duration 17h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Hamburg:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Hamburg costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 18m.
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
Tickets start at around $177 (€145) compared to roughly $243 (€199) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€54). The journey takes 11h 48m versus 10h 11m 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.
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How to get from Villach to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 AM16h15Villach10:15 PMHamburg$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 AM16h15Villach10:15 PMHamburg$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 AM16h15Villach10:15 PMHamburg$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:20 AM16h45Villach9:05 PMHamburg$721One-way0 transfers
5:00 AM16h15Villach9:15 PMHamburg$891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Hamburg:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Hamburg costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 18m.
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Transavia France, Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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