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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 18 Sept
£85
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£111
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 h
Trains on 18 Sept
10
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Villach will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
To travel from Nuremberg to Villach you need to make at least one change.
ICE 781+
EC 115
ICE 785 · ICE 119
ICE 783 · ICE 117
ICE 781 · EC 115
ICE 583 · RJX 67 · IC 797
ICE 583 · RJX 67 · IC 797
ICE 581 · RJX 65 · IC 795
ICE 581+
IC 795+
RJX 65
ICE 583+
IC 797+
RJX 67
ICE 781 · EC 115Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £264.
Distance: 377 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £264 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Villach:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Villach costing on average £44.
A coach is £441 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Villach costing on average £470.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Coach takes on average 6h 40m.
Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-21.08. The journey takes 5h 38m versus 5h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Villach trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 781 · EC 115 | On time 8:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 14:32 Villach Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 781+ EC 115 | On time 8:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 14:32 Villach Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 581 · RJX 65 · IC 795 | On time 9:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h59 | 15:28 Villach Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 581+ IC 795+ RJX 65 | On time 9:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h59 | 15:28 Villach Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 783 · ICE 117 | On time 10:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 16:32 Villach Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 783 · ICE 117 | On time 10:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 16:32 Villach Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 583 · RJX 67 · IC 797 | On time 11:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h59 | 17:28 Villach Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 583+ IC 797+ RJX 67 | On time 11:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h59 | 17:28 Villach Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 785 · ICE 119 | On time 12:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 18:32 Villach Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 785 · ICE 119 | On time 12:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h03 | 18:32 Villach Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Villach run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 377 km distance in 5h 2m.
Distance 377 km |
Average train duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 0:42 |
Last train 23:43 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Villach — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Villach trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Villach trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Villach Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Villach, Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Villach train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg 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: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
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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