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Compare train, coach and flight for Villach to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 411 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£94 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration Fastest 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Zurich:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Zurich costing on average £94.
A coach is £385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Zurich costing on average £436.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Coach takes on average 10h 3m.
Tickets start at around £94 compared to roughly £112 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 8h 48m versus 6h 39m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Villach to Zurich
How to get to Zurich from Villach by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Zurich is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:2012h25Villach16:45Zurich£441One-way0 changes
Cheapest
4:2012h25Villach16:45Zurich£441One-way0 changes
Fastest
6:0011h45Villach17:45Zurich£591One-way0 changes
Other options
6:4512h15Villach19:00Zurich£461One-way0 changes
7:4512h15Villach20:00Zurich£531One-way0 changes
19:5014h50Villach10:40Zurich£1061One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Zurich:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Zurich costing on average £94.
A coach is £385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Zurich costing on average £436.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Coach takes on average 10h 3m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Zurich as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Coaches mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by coach.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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