There are 5 ways to get from Villach to Istria by train, bus, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula Airportbus
5h 39m€281–496Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Pulatrain 1472
7h 22m€29–54Drive 292.3 km
- Drive from Villach to Pulacar 292.3 km
3h 8m€50–71Bus via Trieste
- Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Trieste Autostazionebus 1071 / ...
- Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
5h 40m€57–122Bus
- Take the bus from Villach Bus Station to Ljubljana bus stationbus FlixBus N953
- Take the bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula Airportbus
5h 44m€278–472
Villach to Istria by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villach to Istria is to train which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Villach to Istria is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Istria. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Trieste, Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Villach to Istria. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Pula via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Villach and Istria is 314 km. The road distance is 292.3 km.
The best way to get from Villach to Istria without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs €280 - €500.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Villach to Istria, including transfers.
Villach to Istria bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Villach to Istria train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Villach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Villach to Istria is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Trieste, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Istria, Croatia?
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Pula via Ljubljana in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hauptbahnhof to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Trieste Autostazione and Trieste, Autostazione in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €240–410
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Ljubljana - Avtobusna Postaja to Pula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €240–410
- Website
- GoOpti
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Booking & Getting There
Villach to Istria bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, arrive at Trieste Autostazione station.
Villach to Istria train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Istria is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Villach to Istria.
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