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Compare train and bus for Villach to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. 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 $31, while a bus costs an average of $60.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m 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 Villach to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Villach to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Salzburg:
A train is $29 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Salzburg costing on average $60 (€51).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $67 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 14m 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 Salzburg
How to get from Villach to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 798
8:32 AM 2h21 Villach Hbf 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 798
8:32 AM 2h21 Villach Hbf 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 798
8:32 AM 2h21 Villach Hbf 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 790
4:32 PM 2h21 Villach Hbf 6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 794
12:32 PM 2h21 Villach Hbf 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 796
10:32 AM 2h21 Villach Hbf 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Salzburg:
A train is $29 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Salzburg costing on average $60 (€51).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight.
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