The average train between Cologne and Villach takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Villach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Villach. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Villach at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Villach. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Villach station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
Cologne to Villach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Villach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Villach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Villach is 697.4 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Villach Hbf via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 9h 13m.