The cheapest and fastest trains from Villach to Bologna
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
10 h 14 m
Average duration
10 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Bologna will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
Of the 2 trains that leave Villach for Bologna every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 55 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Villach to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £179.
Distance: 306 km
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£83 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £410 Average Price |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Villach to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Villach to Bologna trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:16 Villach | 10h55 | 20:11 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Villach to Bologna
Trains from Villach to Bologna run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 306 km distance in 10h 52m.
Distance 306 km |
Average train duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 52m |
First train 00:55 |
Last train 22:54 |
Train companies: ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, ÖBB | S-Bahn from Villach to Bologna trainsÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, ÖBB | S-Bahn trains will get you between Villach and Bologna from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Regionale
ÖBB | S-Bahn
FAQs: Villach to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villach to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Villach and Bologna
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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