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How to get fromVillach to Rabby bus, ferry, train, or night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Villach to Rab by bus, ferry, train, or night train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Rijeka bus stationbus bus 944 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry 9309
    7h 24m
    €47–73

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Rijeka bus stationbus bus 958 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    8h 10m
    €60–98

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Rijekatrain train 481
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    8h 29m
    €71–163

  4. Train, night train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the nighttrain from Ljubljana to Rijekanighttrain night train En
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    9h 6m
    €66–133

  5. Bus, ferry via Trieste

    1. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Trieste Autostazionebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    7h 41m
    €168–352

Villach to Rab by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Rab, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Villach to Rab. However, you can take the bus to Rijeka bus station, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a train from Villach Hbf to Rab via Ljubljana, Ljubljana bus station, Rijeka bus station, and Rijeka in around 8h 10m.

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