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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 £55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 £55, while a flight costs an average of £416.
Distance: 411 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£98 Average Price | £416 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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 Villach to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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 £98.
A coach is £362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Zurich costing on average £416.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Coach takes on average 11h 30m.
Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 8h 26m 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.
How to get to Zurich from Villach by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Villach to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 718 · RJX19962 · IR 2219+
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The most popular day trips by train from Zurich are Lucerne, Rapperswil, Bern, Küsnacht and Basel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Zurich on Omio.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.
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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 £98.
A coach is £362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Zurich costing on average £416.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Coach takes on average 11h 30m.
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.
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