How to travel from Villach to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Villach to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $79.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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$79

Average price

$37

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Cheapest

$82

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5h 8m

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Fastest

4h 38m

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30m

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5h 49m

Average total duration

5h 19m

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3h 53m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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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 Vienna is a bus with an average price of $37.

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

A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Vienna costing on average $79.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Vienna is by train with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Villach and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Villach to Vienna among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 4h 38m versus 3h 53m 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.

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from Villach to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ÖBBRJX 254
    5:30 AM3h37
    Villach Hbf
    9:07 AMVienna Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBBRJX 254
    5:30 AM3h37
    Villach Hbf
    9:07 AMVienna Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS112
    5:50 AM0h45
    Klagenfurt Airport
    6:35 AMVienna International Airport
    $3041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 1138
    4:38 AM5h16
    Villach Hbf
    9:54 AMVienna Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 1132
    2:41 PM5h13
    Villach Hbf
    7:54 PMVienna Hbf
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 630
    6:30 AM3h37
    Villach Hbf
    10:07 AMVienna Hbf
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM9h50
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    6:45 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:40 PM8h05
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    11:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM8h05
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    4:55 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO618 · LO223
    5:05 PM15h25
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    8:30 AMVienna International Airport
    $2781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO616 · LO223
    1:30 PM19h00
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    8:30 AMVienna International Airport
    $2781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS110
    3:00 PM0h50
    Klagenfurt Airport
    3:50 PMVienna International Airport
    $3041One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Villach to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Villach and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $37.

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

A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Vienna costing on average $79.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Vienna is by train with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 49m.

The distance from Villach to Vienna is approximately 161 miles (260 km).
The average frequency per day from Villach to Vienna is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Villach to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Villach to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Villach to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Villach to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

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