Trains tickets from Villach to Salzburg

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 22 at
    Departure city: Villach
    Departure location: Villach Hbf
    Arrival time: July 22 at
    Destination city: Salzburg
    Destination location: Salzburg Central Station
    Operated by: OBB EurocityOBB Eurocity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 22 at
    Departure city: Villach
    Departure location: Villach Hbf
    Arrival time: July 22 at
    Destination city: Salzburg
    Destination location: Salzburg Central Station
    Operated by: OBB EurocityOBB Eurocity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 22 at
    Departure city: Villach
    Departure location: Villach Hbf
    Arrival time: July 22 at
    Destination city: Salzburg
    Destination location: Salzburg Central Station
    Operated by: OBB EurocityOBB Eurocity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 22 at
    Departure city: Villach
    Departure location: Villach Hbf
    Arrival time: July 22 at
    Destination city: Salzburg
    Destination location: Salzburg Central Station
    Operated by: OBB EurocityOBB Eurocity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Villach to Salzburg.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $94Average Duration6h 26m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$20 - $84Average Duration2h 32m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Villach to Salzburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2h 32mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Villach to Salzburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$44
Average train trip duration2h 32m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:07am
Distance91 miles (146 km)
Latest train departure5:16pm

Villach to Salzburg Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/19
$30
07/20
$67
Today
$23
07/22
$36
07/23
No data
07/24
No data
07/25
$24
07/26
$67
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Villach to Salzburg was searched and found on Jul 21, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Villach to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $80 for a train ticket from Villach to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-07-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Villach to Salzburg is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Salzburg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Villach and Salzburg, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Villach to Salzburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

What's the cheapest way to go from Villach to Salzburg?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Villach and Salzburg is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $44 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $20. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Salzburg, choose the train, as it will take you from Villach to Salzburg in about 2h 32m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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