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Compare train and bus for Villach to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 $15, while a bus costs an average of $183.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Trieste
Compare the available ways to get from Villach to Trieste, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Trieste:
A train is $168 (€143) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Trieste costing on average $183 (€156).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $64 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€43). The journey takes 3h 0m 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 Trieste
How to get from Villach to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Trieste is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 13111:26 AM 2h50 Villach Hbf 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 131
11:26 AM 2h50 Villach Hbf 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 131
11:26 AM 2h50 Villach Hbf 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 131+
Regionale Veloce 381511:26 AM 3h14 Villach Hbf 2:40 PM Trieste Centrale $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJX 135+Regionale 16647
4:41 PM 3h29 Villach Hbf 8:10 PM Trieste Centrale $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJ 131+Regionale 16627
11:26 AM 3h42 Villach Hbf 3:08 PM Trieste Centrale $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus2:05 PM 3h05 Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) 5:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione $22 1 One-way 0 transfers9:00 PM 3h00 Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) 12:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station $165 1 One-way 0 transfers8:00 PM 3h00 Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) 11:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station $165 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Trieste:
A train is $168 (€143) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Trieste costing on average $183 (€156).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Trieste 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 Trieste Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Regionale, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Trieste by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
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