The average train between Wels and Villach takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Wels to Villach. 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 Wels and Villach. The earliest departure is at 2:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Wels is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Villach at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wels to Villach. However, there are services departing from Wels station and arriving at Villach station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Wels to Villach train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wels Hbf station.
Wels to Villach train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Book your Wels to Villach train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, ÖBB Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Wels and Villach is 173.6 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Villach Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf in around 3h 58m.