The average train between Villach and Linz takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. 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 3h 52m.
Villach to Linz train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Linz train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Villach to Linz train tickets online with ÖBB Intercity, Railjet and 3 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 Hbf via Salzburg Hbf in around 3h 41m.