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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £451.
Distance: 728 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£109 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £451 Average Price | £157 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Villach, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Villach:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Villach costing on average £109.
A coach is £388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Villach costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Coach takes on average 14h 50m.
The journey is about 5m faster (9h 41m by train vs 9h 46m by car) and roughly £49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£109 vs £157). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Villach from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Villach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Villach are Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Spittal an der Drau, Lienz, Kranjska Gora and Salzburg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Villach on Omio.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, the capital of Carinthia, is known for its Renaissance old town and the Lindwurm fountain. Beside Lake Wörthersee, it mixes relaxed lakeside life with historic streets and green public spaces.
Spittal an der Drau is a relaxed Carinthian town on the River Drau, best known for Porcia Castle. It combines a compact historic centre with easy access to Alpine landscapes around Millstätter See.
Lienz is the main town of East Tyrol, known for its sunny Alpine setting and easy-going atmosphere. Its compact old centre, Schloss Bruck and the surrounding mountains give it a clear blend of regional history and outdoor life.
Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.
Travel to Villach easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Villach.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Villach:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Villach costing on average £109.
A coach is £388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Villach costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Coach takes on average 14h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Villach as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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