Villach to Žalec Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Villach and Žalec takes 6h 3m 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.

6h 3m
Duration: 197 km
Distance: €28
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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4h 21m

€19–38

Villach to Žalec train times

Trains run 4 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 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:38 PM → 4:42 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 2 changes
9:38 PM → 10:46 AM
Arrives next day
13h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:38 PM → 4:42 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 2 changes
9:38 PM → 6:49 AM
Arrives next day
9h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:38 PM → 4:42 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:38 PM → 4:42 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:38 PM → 4:42 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

8:38 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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