The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Villach
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Villach will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $13.
Of the 5 trains that leave Salzburg for Villach every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Villach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a coach costs an average of $12.
Distance: 146 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$25 Average Price Cheapest | $72 Average Price |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Villach train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Villach trains for tomorrow, Friday, 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:12 am Salzburg | 2h32 | 7:44 am Villach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:07 am Salzburg | 2h25 | 9:32 am Villach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:21 am Salzburg | 3h02 | 12:23 pm Villach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:07 am Salzburg | 2h25 | 1:32 pm Villach | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:12 am Salzburg | 2h32 | 1:44 pm Villach | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Villach
Trains from Salzburg to Villach run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Salzburg to Villach trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Salzburg and Villach from $12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB
EuroNight
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Salzburg to Villach train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Villach by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Villach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Villach
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Charles
- Villacher Brauhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel City Villach
- Holiday Inn Villach
- Hotel Goldenes Lamm
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Bahnhofplatz 1.
- Restaurant Charles
- Villacher Brauhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Hotel City Villach
- Hotel Goldenes Lamm
- Romantik Hotel Post
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Italy, Germany, Slovenia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
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