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Museum der Stadt Villach
Villach’s main city museum presents local history, art and everyday life in a historic building in the centre.
Cheapest price on 26 Oct
£37
Average ticket price on 26 Oct
£63
Fastest journey on 26 Oct
9 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 26 Oct
10 h 7 m
Trains on 26 Oct
3
Distance
697 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Villach will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
On Mon 26 Oct, we found 3 trains from Cologne to Villach, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 697 km distance in an average of 10 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Trains from Cologne to Villach run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 697 km distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 697 km |
Average train duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 5m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:57 |
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The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Villach trains for tomorrow, Monday 26 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:53 Cologne | 10h35 | 17:28 Villach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:53 Cologne | 10h35 | 18:28 Villach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:22 Cologne | 9h10 | 17:32 Villach | 0 changesdirect | |
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Villach’s main city museum presents local history, art and everyday life in a historic building in the centre.
Gallery focused on contemporary art with changing exhibitions, making it a strong stop for modern culture in Villach.
Hands-on vehicle museum with historic cars and motorcycles, popular with families and transport enthusiasts.
Popular mountain road and lookout area with sweeping views over Villach and nearby lakes; especially attractive in warmer months.
Riverside walking and cycling route along the Drau, ideal for relaxed views, open-air time and easy access from the centre.
Nature area around the lake below Burg Landskron, popular for walks, birdlife and broad views towards the mountains.
Carinthia’s signature filled pasta with mint, chervil, potatoes and quark. It is a festive regional classic strongly associated with everyday home cooking.
A rich noodle broth traditionally made with beef stock and noodles. It is a comforting Alpine soup commonly served in Carinthian homes and inns.
A baked sweet yeast cake filled with cinnamon, butter, raisins and nuts. It is one of Carinthia’s best-known festive pastries.
Refined dining venue in Warmbad with modern Austrian cooking and an elegant hotel setting suited to a longer dinner.
Traditional Carinthian inn known for local dishes such as Kasnudeln and seasonal Austrian plates in a warm, rustic setting.
Popular Austrian restaurant near the old town, serving grilled meats, regional classics and generous portions in a casual atmosphere.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining are cheaper than Vienna or Salzburg, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add 5-10%, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés.
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Villach Hbf -> Hauptplatz, Villach
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Villach by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Villach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne to Villach trains use the Köln Hbf to Villach Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Villach, Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Villach train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Villach Hbf is 1 km from Villach city centre. Public transport options include:
Villach Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Charles, Villacher Brauhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Villach Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villach Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Villach Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villach Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel City Villach, Holiday Inn Villach, Hotel Goldenes Lamm.
Villach, Westbahnhof is 1 km from Villach city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Villach, Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
ATMs are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
Available at Villach, Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villach, Westbahnhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
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