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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.
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 £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 17 trains from Venice to Villach, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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.
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Trains from Venice to Villach run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Venice to Villach.
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Villach trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NJ 236 | 21:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h22 | 0:27 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 236 | 21:17 Venice Mestre | 3h10 | 0:27 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
Regionale 17176+ RJ 88+ S 6 · S 2 | 5:04 Venice Santa Lucia | 11h18 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 5:39 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h43 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale 17162+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ RJ 88+ S 6 · S 2 | 6:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h04 | 16:22 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 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 6:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h34 | 16:22 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ RJ 88+ S 2 · S 6 | 7:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 9h04 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale 16306+ FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ RJ 88+ S 6 | 7:27 Venice Santa Lucia | 8h55 | 16:22 Villach Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 134 | 9:56 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h23 | 13:19 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 134 | 10:08 Venice Mestre | 3h11 | 13:19 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 130 | 16:52 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h27 | 20:19 Villach Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 130 | 17:04 Venice Mestre | 3h15 | 20:19 Villach Hbf | 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
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in 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 Warmbad. 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.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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 Warmbad is 3 km from Villach city centre. Public transport options include:
Villach Warmbad has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Villach Warmbad.
ATMs are available at Villach Warmbad.
Available at Villach Warmbad: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach Warmbad.
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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