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Compare train and bus for Villach to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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$39 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Villach to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Trieste is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
D 18219:45 AM3h08Villach Hbf12:53 PMTrieste Centrale$221One-way0 transfers
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D 18219:45 AM3h08Villach Hbf12:53 PMTrieste Centrale$221One-way0 transfers
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RJX 13110:41 AM2h50Villach Hbf1:31 PMTrieste Centrale$611One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 38769:45 AM3h17Villach Hbf1:02 PMTrieste Centrale$301One-way1 transfer
D 1821+
Regionale 173619:45 AM4h47Villach Hbf2:32 PMTrieste Centrale$301One-way1 transfer
D 18237:34 PM3h05Villach Hbf10:39 PMTrieste Centrale$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:05 PM3h05Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)5:10 PMTrieste, Autostazione$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM4h15Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)2:35 AMTrieste, Autostazione$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Trieste:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Villach to Trieste costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Trieste as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Hrpelje-Kozina.
- Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB to go to Trieste by train.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trieste by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 22 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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