The average train between Villach and Retz takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Villach to Retz. 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 Retz. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Villach is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Retz at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Meidling and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Villach to Retz. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Retz station via Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Villach to Retz train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Retz train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Retz station.
The distance between Villach and Retz is 285.6 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Retz via Wien Meidling and Wien Praterstern in around 5h 56m.