The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 20 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Villach Hbf every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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.
EN 402372:103h41Salzburg Hbf5:51Villach Hbf£141One-way0 changes
IC 8975:002h28Salzburg Hbf7:28Villach Hbf£141One-way0 changes
IC 79917:072h27Salzburg Hbf19:34Villach Hbf£141One-way0 changes
RJ 6596:022h30Salzburg Hbf8:32Villach Hbf£181One-way0 changes
IC 79311:072h27Salzburg Hbf13:34Villach Hbf£181One-way0 changes
NJ 404662:142h12Salzburg Hbf4:26Villach Hbf£231One-way0 changes
NJ 29522:022h21Salzburg Hbf0:23Villach Hbf£361One-way0 changes
RJ 5518:072h26Salzburg Hbf10:33Villach Hbf£361One-way0 changes
RJ 11310:072h26Salzburg Hbf12:33Villach Hbf£361One-way0 changes
EC 11512:072h26Salzburg Hbf14:33Villach Hbf£361One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 146 km
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 115 | 12:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h26 | 14:33 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 795 | 13:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h27 | 15:34 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 117 | 14:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h26 | 16:33 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 797 | 15:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h27 | 17:34 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 119 | 16:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h26 | 18:33 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 799 | 17:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h27 | 19:34 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 211 | 18:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h27 | 20:34 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 891 | 19:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h26 | 21:33 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 213 | 20:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h26 | 22:33 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 295 | 22:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2h21 | 0:23 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 215 | 22:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 0:37 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 28 May | |||||
EN 40237 | 2:10 Salzburg Hbf | 3h41 | 5:51 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40466 | 2:14 Salzburg Hbf | 2h12 | 4:26 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 897 | 5:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 7:28 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 659 | 6:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:32 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 899 | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h27 | 9:34 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 551 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h26 | 10:33 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 791 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h27 | 11:34 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 113 | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h26 | 12:33 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 793 | 11:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h27 | 13:34 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:14, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 1:14 |
Last train 21:07 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB
EuroNight
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Charles
- Villacher Brauhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel City Villach
- Holiday Inn Villach
- Hotel Goldenes Lamm
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections


