How to travel from Villach to Venice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villach to Venice

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Villach to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. 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 €29, while a flight costs an average of €479.

Distance: 109 miles (176 km)

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€479

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€29

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Cheapest

€189

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€40

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4h 59m

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2h 59m

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2h 0m

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4h 7m

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3h 37m

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5h 0m

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4h 30m

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2h 54m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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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 Venice is a train with an average price of €29.

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

A train is €159 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Venice costing on average €189.

A train is €449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Venice costing on average €479.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Villach and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Villach to Venice among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €479 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-438.53. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 54m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Villach to Venice

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:25 PM3h25
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    6:50 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:25 PM3h25
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    6:50 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH1697 · LH9458
    1:20 PM3h15
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    4:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    3091One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBBBusSV670+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3890
    12:40 PM5h19
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    5:59 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    441One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBBusSV670+RegionaleRegionale 16815
    12:40 PM6h07
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    6:47 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    441One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBBusSV670+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3894
    12:40 PM7h19
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    7:59 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 AM3h50
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    11:45 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    461One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 AM4h10
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    12:05 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    461One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM3h20
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    8:05 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    501One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1461 · LH330
    1:45 PM4h55
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    6:40 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    2041One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1461 · LH332
    1:45 PM8h55
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    10:40 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    2041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH1459+LufthansaLH108+Air DolomitiLH9458
    10:15 AM6h20
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    4:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    2821One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Villach to Venice

Travel to Venice 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 Venice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Villach and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Venice is a bus with an average price of €26.

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

A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Venice costing on average €117.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Villach to Venice is approximately 109 miles (176 km).
The average frequency per day from Villach to Venice is:
  • Around 39 buses per day.
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Venice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Villach to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Villach to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, Cityjet to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, Infobus, Itabus to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Villach to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 39 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Infobus, Itabus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
Omio customers who travel from Villach to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.

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