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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 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.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Villach to Vienna
How to get from Villach to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 2545:30 AM3h37Villach Hbf9:07 AMVienna Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RJX 2545:30 AM3h37Villach Hbf9:07 AMVienna Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS1125:50 AM0h45Klagenfurt Airport6:35 AMVienna International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 11384:38 AM5h16Villach Hbf9:54 AMVienna Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
IC 11322:41 PM5h13Villach Hbf7:54 PMVienna Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
RJX 6306:30 AM3h37Villach Hbf10:07 AMVienna Hbf$611One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM9h50Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)6:45 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM8h05Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)11:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM8h05Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)4:55 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$821One-way1 transfer
LO618 · LO2235:05 PM15h25Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport8:30 AMVienna International Airport$2781One-way1 transfer
LO616 · LO2231:30 PM19h00Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport8:30 AMVienna International Airport$2781One-way1 transfer
OS1103:00 PM0h50Klagenfurt Airport3:50 PMVienna International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB.
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