The average train between Villach and Linz takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Villach to Linz. 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 2 hours between Villach and Linz. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villach is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Linz at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Villach to Linz. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Linz station via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Villach to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Villach to Linz train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB EuroCity and 4 other operators.
The distance between Villach and Linz is 191.4 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 11m.