How to travel from Villach to Schwechat

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Compare train and bus for Villach to Schwechat

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Villach to Schwechat among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $499.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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Driving

$499

Average price

$66

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Cheapest

$124

Average price

$70

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 59m

Average total duration

2h 59m

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2h 0m

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3h 53m

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Fastest

3h 23m

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30m

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6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 43m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Schwechat is a train with an average price of $66.

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

A train is $58 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Schwechat costing on average $124.

A train is $433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Schwechat costing on average $499.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Schwechat is by train with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 6h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Villach and Schwechat including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Villach to Schwechat among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 20m faster (3h 23m by train vs 3h 43m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($66 vs $70). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Villach to Schwechat

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Railjet
    8:33 PM4h00
    Villach
    12:33 AMSchwechat
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Railjet
    8:33 PM4h00
    Villach
    12:33 AMSchwechat
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Railjet
    8:33 PM4h00
    Villach
    12:33 AMSchwechat
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Railjet
    5:33 PM4h05
    Villach
    9:38 PMSchwechat
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • Railjet
    7:33 PM4h05
    Villach
    11:38 PMSchwechat
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • Railjet
    4:39 PM4h29
    Villach
    9:08 PMSchwechat
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Villach to Schwechat

Travel to Schwechat 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 Schwechat.

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There are 2 options to travel between Villach and Schwechat including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Schwechat is a train with an average price of $66.

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

A train is $58 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Schwechat costing on average $124.

A train is $433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Schwechat costing on average $499.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Schwechat is by train with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 6h 9m.

The distance from Villach to Schwechat is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Villach to Schwechat is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Schwechat 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 Schwechat:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal.
  • Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Vienna Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Villach to Schwechat, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Schwechat by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Schwechat by bus.
  • Travel with Westbahn to go to Schwechat by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Villach to Schwechat with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
  • 6 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
  • 15 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Villach to Schwechat often also extend their vacation to go to Bratislava, Vienna, Brno, Budapest, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schwechat and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Schwechat to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Schwechat, you can explore the Schwechat Brewery with guided tours and tastings, enjoy traditional Austrian dishes at local restaurants, and attend live events at the Multiversum Schwechat. Discover hidden gems on a guided walking tour, and participate in seasonal festivals and markets. Visit best sights like the Schwechat Refinery for a tour on energy production, relax at Felmayergarten park, learn about local history at the Schwechat Museum, and admire the architecture of St. Jakob Church.
A visit to Schwechat can be comfortably completed in 1 to 2 days, allowing enough time to explore its key attractions, such as the local museums and parks, and enjoy the town's dining options.

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