The cheapest and fastest trains from Villach to Budapest
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Budapest will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Villach for Budapest 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 405 km distance in an average of 7 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 24 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 Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £148.
Distance: 405 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£74 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £296 Average Price |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Villach to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Villach to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:14 Villach | 8h05 | 15:19 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:20 Villach | 8h59 | 16:19 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:20 Villach | 8h24 | 17:44 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:13 Villach | 7h06 | 17:19 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:13 Villach | 8h06 | 22:19 Budapest | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Villach to Budapest
Trains from Villach to Budapest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 405 km distance in 6h 47m.
Distance 405 km |
Average train duration 7h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 47m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet from Villach to Budapest trainsÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Villach and Budapest from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
Regiojet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB Nightjet
FAQs: Villach to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villach to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Villach and Budapest
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
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