The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Villach
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Villach will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Salzburg for Villach every day 5 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 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
EC 113
IC 596
IC 898
EC 111
ICE 115
EC 113
IC 596
IC 898
EC 111
ICE 115Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Villach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Villach 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 train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 146 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Villach train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 898 | 07:12 Salzburg Hbf | 2h32 | 09:44 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 111 | 09:12 Salzburg Hbf | 2h32 | 11:44 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 596 | 11:12 Salzburg Hbf | 2h32 | 13:44 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 113 | 13:12 Salzburg Hbf | 2h32 | 15:44 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 115 | 15:12 Salzburg Hbf | 2h32 | 17:44 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Villach
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Villach trainsÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Villach from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
EuroNight
FAQs: Salzburg to Villach train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Villach
- 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 from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Bahnhofplatz 1.
- Restaurant Charles
- Villacher Brauhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Hotel City Villach
- Hotel Goldenes Lamm
- Romantik Hotel Post
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Italy, Germany, Slovenia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 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
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