There are 5 ways to get from Villach to Salzburg by train, bus, night train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Ic
2h 21m€20–150Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Villach to Salzburg180.3 km
2h 28m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Southbus N73 / ...
2h 39m€18–29Night train
- Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 10m€20–90Drive 180.7 km
- Drive from Villach to Salzburgcar 180.7 km
1h 56m€30–43
Villach to Salzburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villach to Salzburg is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Villach to Salzburg is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Salzburg Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Villach and Salzburg is 180 km. The road distance is 180.7 km.
The best way to get from Villach to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €20 - €150.
The train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Villach to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Salzburg train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Villach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Villach to Salzburg is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €20 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Salzburg, Austria?
ÖBB Intercity operates a train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Villach Hbf to Salzburg South every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg 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
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg 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 Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Night train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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 Villach Hbf to Salzburg South
- 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 Villach to Salzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Villach to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.
Villach to Salzburg train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Salzburg is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Villach to Salzburg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Villach and Salzburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.