The average train between Villach and Wels takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Villach to Wels. 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 Wels. 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 Wels at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 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 Wels. However, there are services departing from Villach station and arriving at Wels station via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Villach to Wels train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Wels train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wels Hbf station.
Book your Villach to Wels train tickets online with Nightjet, ÖBB Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Villach and Wels is 173.6 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Wels Hbf via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 32m.