The average train between Villach and Sterzing takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Villach to Sterzing. 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 Sterzing. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villach is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Sterzing at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Lienz In Osttirol and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Villach to Sterzing? 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 Villach to Sterzing. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Sterzing station via Lienz In Osttirol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Villach to Sterzing train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Sterzing train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.
Book your Villach to Sterzing train tickets online with ÖBB and Trenitalia.
The distance between Villach and Sterzing is 187.4 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch via Lienz In Osttirol and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 5h 49m.