What is the cheapest way to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore?

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore is to bus and train which costs €85 - €140 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore?

The fastest way to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Lake Maggiore?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Rho Fiera Milano and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Villach and Lake Maggiore?

No, there is no direct train from Villach to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Villach to Lake Maggiore?

The distance between Villach and Lake Maggiore is 610 km. The road distance is 563.6 km.

How do I travel from Villach to Lake Maggiore without a car?

The best way to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €100 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villach to Lake Maggiore bus from?

Villach to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Villach to Lake Maggiore train from?

Villach to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Train or bus from Villach to Lake Maggiore?

The best way to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Villach to Lake Maggiore bus arrive?

Villach to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Villach to Lake Maggiore train arrive?

Villach to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Villach to Lake Maggiore?

Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Lake Maggiore is 564 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Villach to Lake Maggiore.

Where can I stay near Lake Maggiore?

There are 5829+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore.

Villach to Lake Maggiore - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Villach to Lake Maggiore by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or night train

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1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 21m
€108–220
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Udine stazionebus
2. Take the train from Udine to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 30m
€86–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Stresabus Re4
10h 8m
Drive 563.6 km
1. Drive from Villach to Stresacar 563.6 km
5h 43m
€95–136
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Kranjtrain
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 15m
€176–401
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bellinzonatrain Ec
9h 16m
€111–242

Villach to Lake Maggiore by train

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8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.8 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Locarno via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, Rho Fiera Milano, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 10h 8m.

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