How to travel from Zurich to Villach

Thu, May 07
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
EuroNight
FlixBus
Air Serbia
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
1,000+ more
EuroNight
FlixBus
Air Serbia
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Villach

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $125.

Distance: 255 miles (411 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

$115

Average price

$70

Average price

Cheapest

$413

Average price

$207

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 59m

Average total duration

8h 29m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

12h 34m

Average total duration

12h 4m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

EuroNight

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Air Serbia

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Villach is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Villach costing on average $115 (€92).

A bus is $343 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Villach costing on average $413 (€330).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Villach is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Villach take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 29m.

Bus takes on average 12h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Villach including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Villach among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Zurich to Villach

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    10:35 AM10h40
    Zurich
    9:15 PMVillach
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:35 AM10h40
    Zurich
    9:15 PMVillach
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:35 AM10h40
    Zurich
    9:15 PMVillach
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
May 07
Fri
May 08
Sat
May 09
Sun
May 10
Mon
May 11
Tue
May 12
Wed
May 13

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Villach

Travel to Villach 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 Zurich to Villach.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Villach including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Villach is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Villach costing on average $115 (€92).

A bus is $343 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Villach costing on average $413 (€330).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Villach is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Villach take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 29m.

Bus takes on average 12h 4m.

The distance from Zurich to Villach is approximately 255 miles (411 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Villach is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Villach 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 Zurich to Villach:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Villach Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Villach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Villach by bus.
  • Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Villach by train.
  • Travel with Air Serbia, Helvetic Airways to go to Villach by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Villach with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 2 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Villach often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Ljubljana, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Villach and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Zurich to Villach: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to AustriaTravel to VillachHow to travel from Zurich to Villach

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone