How to travel from Villach to Salzburg

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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 €10. 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 €10, and a bus costs an average of €11.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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Bus

€21

Average price

Cheapest

€41

Average price

3h 5m

Average total duration

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2h 35m

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30m

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4h 2m

Average total duration

3h 32m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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ÖBB | InterCity

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from Villach to Salzburg

How to get from Villach to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Villach to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ÖBB | InterCityIC 796
10:32AM2h21
Villach Hbf
12:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ÖBB | InterCityIC 796
10:32AM2h21
Villach Hbf
12:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ÖBB | InterCityIC 796
10:32AM2h21
Villach Hbf
12:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | InterCityIC 798
08:32AM2h21
Villach Hbf
10:53AMSalzburg Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | InterCityIC 794
12:32PM2h21
Villach Hbf
02:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$401One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | ICEICE 118
09:28AM2h25
Villach Hbf
11:53AMSalzburg Hbf
$631One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Villach to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Villach to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Villach and Salzburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Salzburg is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Salzburg:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Salzburg costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Villach to Salzburg is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Villach to Salzburg is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Villach to Salzburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
  • Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Villach to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, ÖBB, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Villach to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Deutsche Bahn.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, ÖBB, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Villach to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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