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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Salzburg:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Salzburg costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
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 79610:32 AM2h21Villach Hbf12:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 79610:32 AM2h21Villach Hbf12:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 79610:32 AM2h21Villach Hbf12:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 79412:32 PM2h21Villach Hbf2:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
- IC 7988:32 AM2h21Villach Hbf10:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$471One-way0 transfers
ICE 1189:28 AM2h25Villach Hbf11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Salzburg:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Salzburg costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, Trenitalia EuroCity, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Trenitalia EuroCity, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
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