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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 kr135 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. 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 kr135, while a bus costs an average of kr1779.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr135 Average price Cheapest | kr1779 Average price | kr629 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Trieste:
A train is kr1645 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Trieste costing on average kr1779.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
Tickets start at around kr135 compared to roughly kr629 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr494. The journey takes 2h 56m 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 13111:41 AM2h39Villach Hbf2:20 PMTrieste Centralekr1151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RJ 13111:41 AM2h39Villach Hbf2:20 PMTrieste Centralekr1151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJ 13111:41 AM2h39Villach Hbf2:20 PMTrieste Centralekr1151One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 131+
Regionale Veloce 381511:41 AM2h59Villach Hbf2:40 PMTrieste Centralekr2161One-way1 transfer
RJ 131+
Regionale 1662711:41 AM3h27Villach Hbf3:08 PMTrieste Centralekr2161One-way1 transfer
RJ 131+
Regionale Veloce 343811:41 AM3h21Villach Hbf3:02 PMTrieste Centralekr2331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM5h20Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)9:00 PMTrieste, Autostazionekr3061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM6h40Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)5:35 AMTrieste, Autostazionekr3061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM6h05Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)2:00 PMTrieste, Autostazionekr3241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Trieste:
A train is kr1645 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Trieste costing on average kr1779.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 16 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 Regionale, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB to go to Trieste by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Trieste by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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