Villach, Carinthia’s second-largest city, impresses with its charming Old Town, vibrant atmosphere and proximity to the region’s most beautiful lakes. Whether a stroll through the city center, relaxing hours at Lake Faak or a visit to KärntenTherme Warmbad-Villach thermal baths, the city offers numerous ways to combine culture, nature and relaxation.
The convenient journey from Salzburg to Villach takes passengers along the historic Tauernbahn, one of Austria’s most important trans-Alpine rail routes. The direct connections transport you to the centre of Villach in a relaxed manner and with no change of train. This ensures a convenient start to your journey, with no need to search for parking.
Travel even more affordably with a Sparschiene ticket
The ÖBB Sparschiene makes travel even more enjoyable and better value. Simply open the ÖBB App or go online to the ticket shop, select Villach as your destination, find the Sparschiene offers and you can start your journey right away. For a particularly good-value trip, planning ahead pays off given that tickets can be purchased up to 6 months before departure. Sparschiene tickets are limited in number, and the earlier you book, the lower the price. If you want to make your journey particularly comfortable, Sparschiene tickets are also available for 1st class.
Explore Villach by public transport
Villach public transport tickets give you flexibility and mobility once you arrive by train. Whether by bus or suburban train, you will reach your destination in comfort, without the hassle of searching for parking or taking detours. The Carinthia Leisure Ticket (Freizeit-Ticket Kärnten) is especially advantageous for excursions - it lets you use any form of local transport across Carinthia for a whole day, so you can explore the surrounding area at your leisure. It’s best to plan your trip in advance and secure your public transport ticket at the same time, which will let you continue your journey stress-free from Villach Central Station.
The wegfinder app moreover gives you access to extra mobility services such as ÖBB Rail&Drive. This makes it easy to reach your next destination by car, bicycle or e-scooter, or to start your city tour.
