The cheapest and fastest trains from Villach to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Salzburg will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Villach for Salzburg 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 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.
IC 79610:322h21Villach Hbf12:53Salzburg Hbf£141One-way0 changes
IC 7988:322h21Villach Hbf10:53Salzburg Hbf£141One-way0 changes
IC 79412:322h21Villach Hbf14:53Salzburg Hbf£141One-way0 changes
ICE 1189:282h25Villach Hbf11:53Salzburg Hbf£231One-way0 changes
ICE 11611:282h25Villach Hbf13:53Salzburg Hbf£271One-way0 changes
IC 79610:322h21Villach Hbf12:53Salzburg Hbf£141One-way0 changes
IC 7988:322h21Villach Hbf10:53Salzburg Hbf£141One-way0 changes
IC 79412:322h21Villach Hbf14:53Salzburg Hbf£141One-way0 changes
ICE 11611:282h25Villach Hbf13:53Salzburg Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 1189:282h25Villach Hbf11:53Salzburg Hbf£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Villach to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Salzburg 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 34m. 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 £26.
Distance: 146 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m 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
Villach to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Villach to Salzburg trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 890 | 6:32 Villach Hbf | 2h21 | 8:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 210 | 7:28 Villach Hbf | 2h25 | 9:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 798 | 8:32 Villach Hbf | 2h21 | 10:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 118 | 9:28 Villach Hbf | 2h25 | 11:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 796 | 10:32 Villach Hbf | 2h21 | 12:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 116 | 11:28 Villach Hbf | 2h25 | 13:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 794 | 12:32 Villach Hbf | 2h21 | 14:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 114 | 13:28 Villach Hbf | 2h25 | 15:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 792 | 14:30 Villach Hbf | 2h23 | 16:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 112 | 15:28 Villach Hbf | 2h25 | 17:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 790 | 16:32 Villach Hbf | 2h21 | 18:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 110 | 17:28 Villach Hbf | 2h25 | 19:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Villach to Salzburg
Trains from Villach to Salzburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, Trenitalia EuroCity, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) from Villach to Salzburg trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, Trenitalia EuroCity, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) trains will get you between Villach and Salzburg from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB
ÖBB | REX
Trenitalia EuroCity
HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
FAQs: Villach to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villach to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Villach and Salzburg
- 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 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 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
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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