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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £79.
Distance: 80 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Ljubljana to Villach, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Villach:
A train is £66 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ljubljana to Villach costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Villach from Ljubljana by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ljubljana 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, Salzburg and Kranjska Gora. 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Villach:
A train is £66 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ljubljana to Villach costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Villach as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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