How to get to Villach from Trieste

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Compare train and coach for Trieste to Villach

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. 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 £27, while a coach costs an average of £153.

Distance: 107 km

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£27

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Cheapest

£153

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£49

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3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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3h 29m

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2h 59m

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2h 7m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Trieste to Villach is a train with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Villach:

A train is £125 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Trieste to Villach costing on average £153.

The fastest way to travel from Trieste to Villach is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Villach take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Trieste and Villach including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 7m 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.

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from Trieste to Villach

How to get to Villach from Trieste by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Trieste to Villach is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:054h10
    Trieste, Autostazione
    6:15Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    £281One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:054h10
    Trieste, Autostazione
    6:15Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    £281One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • GoOpti
    5:352h40
    Trieste, Central Bus Station
    8:15Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    £1401One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 132
    15:103h09
    Trieste Centrale
    18:19Villach Hbf
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:054h40
    Trieste, Autostazione
    21:45Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:104h55
    Trieste, Autostazione
    15:05Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    £351One-way
    1 change
  • GoOpti
    5:352h40
    Trieste, Piazza Oberdan
    8:15Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)
    £1411One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Trieste to Villach

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 Trieste to Villach.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Trieste and Villach including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Trieste to Villach is a train with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Villach:

A train is £125 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Trieste to Villach costing on average £153.

The fastest way to travel from Trieste to Villach is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Villach take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

The Trieste to Villach distance is approximately 107 km.
The average frequency per day from Trieste to Villach is:
  • Around 22 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Villach as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trieste to Villach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Villach by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Villach by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Trieste to Villach with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | REX.
  • 21 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Trieste to Villach often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Ljubljana, Vienna, Bled, Udine. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Villach and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Trieste to Villach, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Villach, you can enjoy winter sports and stunning views at Villacher Alpenarena, explore vintage vehicles at Villacher Fahrzeugmuseum, and hike through the diverse landscapes of Dobratsch Nature Park. Relax by the picturesque Ossiacher See, ideal for swimming and picnicking. Experience the vibrant Villach Carnival with its colourful parades. Visit Villach Main Square for historic architecture, enjoy panoramic views and an eagle show at Landskron Castle, and unwind at Warmbad Villach's thermal spa. Drive along the scenic Villacher Alpenstrasse for breathtaking mountain views, and learn about local history at Museum der Stadt Villach.
Two to three days in Villach should be sufficient to explore its charming old town, visit the thermal spas, and enjoy outdoor activities in the surrounding Carinthian countryside.

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