1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£86
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£93
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
8 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
9 h 11 m
Trains on 18 Sept
26
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Villach will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
To travel from Venice to Villach you need to make at least 3 changes.
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17164+
RJ 88+
S 6
Regionale 17166+
RJ 86+
S 6 · S 2
Regionale 17176+
RJ 88+
S 6 · S 2
Regionale Veloce 3482+
RJ 88+
S 2 · S 6
Regionale Veloce 3482+
RJ 86+
S 2 · S 6
Regionale 16306+
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+
RJ 88+
S 2
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+
RJ 88+
S 2 · S 6
Regionale Veloce 3482+
RJ 88+
S 2 · S 6
Regionale Veloce 3428+
RJ 86+
S 2 · S 6
FRECCIAROSSA 9706+
RJ 88+
S 6 · S 2Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £190.
Distance: 176 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £190 Average Price | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Venice to Villach:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Villach costing on average £37.
A coach is £166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Villach costing on average £190.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
Flight takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 3h 23m versus 2h 35m 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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 Venice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17176+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 5:04 Venice Santa Lucia | 11h18 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale 17176+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 5:04 Venice Santa Lucia | 13h18 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 86+ S 6 · S 2 | 5:39 Venice Santa Lucia | 12h43 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 88+ S 6 · S 2 | 5:39 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h43 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale 17162+ RJ 88+ S 6 · S 2 | 6:04 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h18 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3478+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 6:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h12 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3478+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 6:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 12h12 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 6:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 12h04 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 6:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h04 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale 17164+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 6:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 11h48 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale 17164+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 6:34 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h48 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17164+ RJ 88+ S 2 | 6:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h42 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706+ RJ 86+ S 6 · S 2 | 6:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 11h34 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706+ RJ 88+ S 6 · S 2 | 6:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h34 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale 17166+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 7:04 Venice Santa Lucia | 11h18 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3482+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 7:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h12 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3482+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 7:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 11h12 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 7:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h04 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 7:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 11h04 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale 16306+ FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ RJ 88+ S 2 | 7:27 Venice Santa Lucia | 8h55 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 4 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3965+ FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ RJ 86+ S 6 | 7:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h42 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 4 changes | |
Regionale 17250+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 8:04 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h18 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3486+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 8:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h12 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 8:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h04 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ RJ 86+ S 6 | 8:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h42 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 4 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3428+ RJ 86+ S 2 · S 6 | 9:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h12 | 18:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Venice to Villach run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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 Venice 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 Venice to Villach trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Villach Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof). Use this guide to compare Venice and Villach train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) is 1 km from Villach city centre. Public transport options include:
Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) 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, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
Nearby hotels include Hotel City Villach, Hotel Goldenes Lamm, Romantik Hotel Post.
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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