How to travel from Villach to Zagreb

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villach to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Villach to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 €31, while a flight costs an average of €408.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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€408

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€31

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Cheapest

€32

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€83

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4h 50m

Average total duration

2h 50m

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4h 57m

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4h 27m

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4h 40m

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4h 10m

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2h 46m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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ÖBB

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The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Zagreb is a train with an average price of €31.

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

A train is €0.48 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Zagreb costing on average €32.

A train is €377 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Zagreb costing on average €408.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Zagreb is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 50m.

Train takes on average 4h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Villach and Zagreb including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Villach to Zagreb 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 €408 compared to roughly €83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-325.65. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 46m 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 Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ÖBBD 319
    6:38 PM4h22
    Villach Hbf
    11:00 PMZagreb Main Station
    €191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBBD 319
    6:38 PM4h22
    Villach Hbf
    11:00 PMZagreb Main Station
    €191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM3h45
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    12:35 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    €261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBD 39 · 433
    9:38 PM11h59
    Villach Hbf
    9:37 AMZagreb Main Station
    €191One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115
    2:45 PM4h35
    Villach Hbf
    7:20 PMZagreb Main Station
    €291One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBBD 315 · 211
    12:38 PM4h45
    Villach Hbf
    5:23 PMZagreb Main Station
    €291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 PM4h05
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    3:00 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 PM4h25
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    8:05 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM4h20
    Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    12:40 PMZagreb, Bus Station
    €411One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1463 · LH96 · LH1726
    5:50 AM6h45
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    12:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    €1721One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1463 · LH1404
    5:50 AM8h10
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    2:00 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    €1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1461 · LH1406
    1:45 PM10h00
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    11:45 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    €1871One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Villach to Zagreb

Travel to Zagreb 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 Zagreb.

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There are 3 options to travel between Villach and Zagreb including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Zagreb is a train with an average price of €31.

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

A train is €0.48 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Zagreb costing on average €32.

A train is €377 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Zagreb costing on average €408.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Zagreb is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 50m.

Train takes on average 4h 57m.

The distance from Villach to Zagreb is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Villach to Zagreb is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Zagreb 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 Zagreb:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Villach to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Zagreb by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB to go to Zagreb by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Villach to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GoOpti.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Villach to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Ljubljana, Split, Budapest, Vienna, Dubrovnik. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zagreb to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Zagreb, you can visit the Zagreb Botanical Garden for a serene escape, explore vibrant street art, attend performances at the Croatian National Theatre, enjoy Maksimir Park's natural beauty, and uncover the history of the Grič Tunnel. Must-see sights include the stunning Zagreb Cathedral, the unique Museum of Broken Relationships, St. Mark's Church with its colorful roof, the lively Dolac Market, and Lotrščak Tower with panoramic city views.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Zagreb's main attractions, enjoy its vibrant culture, and savor local cuisine.

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