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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villach to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $359 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Zurich:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Zurich costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $287 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Zurich costing on average $359 (€293).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 12h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Villach to Zurich
How to get from Villach to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM12h25Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM12h25Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX22796:25 AM1h15Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport7:40 AMZurich Airport$4711One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 118 · IC 2819:28 AM9h55Villach Hbf7:23 PMZurich HB$1471One-way1 transfer- ICE 118 · 78941 · ECE 1909:28 AM9h00Villach Hbf6:28 PMZurich HB$1851One-way2 transfers
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EC 190+
ICE 1189:28 AM9h00Villach Hbf6:28 PMZurich HB$2301One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM14h50Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM12h15Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$811One-way1 transfer
BA793 · BA7405:05 PM5h35Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport10:40 PMZurich Airport$5361One-way1 transfer
LH1463+
LH57366:05 AM3h40Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport9:45 AMZurich Airport$6011One-way1 transfer- LH1463 · LH11866:05 AM4h35Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport10:40 AMZurich Airport$6011One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Zurich:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Zurich costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $287 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Zurich costing on average $359 (€293).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 12h 47m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Klagenfurt Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Dr. Richard Linien GmbH & Co KG, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
- 2 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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