There are 3 ways to get from Bolzano to Villach by train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bolzano to Fortezzatrain 100
- Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
- Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
6h 40m€79–121Train via Bolzano Sud/Bozen S.
cheapest- Take the train from Bolzano Sud/Bozen S. to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain Re
- Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
6h 40m€38–66Drive 248.3 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Villachcar 248.3 km
3h 25m€42–60
Bolzano to Villach by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Villach is to train via Bolzano Sud/Bozen S. which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Villach is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Villach. However, there are services departing from Bolzano and arriving at Villach Hbf via Fortezza and Lienz In Osttirol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Bolzano and Villach is 261 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Villach without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Bolzano to Villach, including transfers.
Bolzano to Villach train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, depart from Bolzano station.
Bolzano to Villach train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, arrive at Fortezza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Villach is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bolzano to Villach.
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What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Villach, Austria?
You can take a train from Bolzano to Villach Hbf via Fortezza, Lienz, and Lienz In Osttirol in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 0471 220 880
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
Train from Bolzano to Fortezza
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
- Standard
- €19–26
Train from Fortezza to Lienz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
- Standard
- €40–55
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbf
- *
- €20–30
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbf
- *
- €20–30
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Sud/Bozen S. to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
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