The average train between Sterzing and Villach takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Sterzing 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 hourly between Sterzing and Villach. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sterzing is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Villach at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Fortezza/Franzensfes and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sterzing to Villach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sterzing to Villach. However, there are services departing from Sterzing station and arriving at Villach station via Lienz In Osttirol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Sterzing to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Fortezza/Franzensfes station.
Sterzing to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Book your Sterzing to Villach train tickets online with Trenitalia and ÖBB.
The distance between Sterzing and Villach is 187.4 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Villach Hbf via Fortezza/Franzensfes and Lienz In Osttirol in around 5h 56m.