There are 5 ways to get from Salzburg to Villach by train, bus, night train, rideshare, or car
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 Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
2h 21m€20–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Salzburg to Villach181.1 km
2h 27m€11Bus
- Take the bus from Salzburg South to Villach Hbfbus N73 / ...
3h 34m€17–29Night train
- Take the night train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 12m€20–90Drive 181.6 km
- Drive from Salzburg to Villachcar 181.6 km
1h 56m€30–43
Salzburg to Villach by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Villach is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Villach is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Villach. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Villach Hbf via Salzburg South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Villach Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Salzburg and Villach is 180 km. The road distance is 181.6 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Villach without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €20 - €90.
The train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Salzburg to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.
Salzburg to Villach train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Villach is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €20 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Villach, Austria?
ÖBB Intercity operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Salzburg South to Villach Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €29–45
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Night train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–60
- Seating Carriage
- €20–24
Night train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–60
- Seating Carriage
- €20–24
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- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Night train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Salzburg South to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Salzburg to Villach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salzburg to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Salzburg to Villach train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Villach is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Salzburg to Villach.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salzburg and Villach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.