The average train between Villach and Žalec takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Villach to Žalec. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Villach and Žalec. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villach is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Žalec at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Villach to Žalec. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Žalec station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Villach to Žalec train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Žalec train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Celje station.
The distance between Villach and Žalec is 107.8 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Zalec via Ljubljana and Celje in around 4h 15m.