There are 12 ways to get from Hanover to Villach by train, bus, car, car train, night train, plane or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
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Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Zob
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Take the bus from Zob to Villach Bus Station
Drive, car train
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Drive from Hanover to Hamburg Altona
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Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Villach Hbf/Bbf
Night train
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Take the night train from Hannover to Villach Hbf
Night train via Rosenheim
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Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Rosenheim
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Take the night train from Rosenheim to Villach Hbf
Drive
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Drive from Hanover to Villach
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
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Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Ljubljana (LJU)
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Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana Airport to Villach
Fly to Klagenfurt, train
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Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Klagenfurt (KLU)
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Take the train from Klagenfurt Annabichl to Villach Hbf
Fly to Trieste, train
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Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Trieste (TRS)
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Take the train from Trieste Airport to Villach Westbf
Fly to Munich, train
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Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
Fly to Vienna, train
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Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Vienna (VIE)
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf
Fly to Graz, train
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Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Graz (GRZ)
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Take the train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbf
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Take the train from Leoben Hbf to Villach Hbf
Hanover to Villach by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Austria from Germany
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Austria from Germany
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Austria is currently allowed from Germany.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Villach is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Villach is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Villach is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
No, returning to Germany from Austria is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Villach is to bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hanover to Villach is to fly and shuttle. Taking this option will cost €160 - €330 and takes 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanover to Villach station. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arriving at Villach Bus Station via Zob. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Hannover and arriving at Villach Hbf. This train operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Hanover and Villach is 706 km. The road distance is 973.1 km.
The best way to get from Hanover to Villach without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €140 - €230.
It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Hanover to Villach, including transfers.
Hanover to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB station.
Hanover to Villach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Hanover to Villach is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 14h 20m.

- Distance: 706.1 km
- Duration: 10h 30m
What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Villach, Austria?
You can take a train from Hanover to Villach via München Hbf and Salzburg Hbf in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover to Villach via Zob in around 14h 20m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €280 - €900
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €280 - €900
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €280 - €900
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €280 - €900
Flights from Hannover to Klagenfurt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
Flights from Hannover to Trieste via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Hannover to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €500
Flights from Hannover to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €500
Flights from Hannover to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €460 - €1700
Flights from Hannover to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €650
Flights from Hannover to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
Flights from Hannover to Vienna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €650
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240 - €900
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €280 - €900
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €230 - €900
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240 - €900
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €900

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Hannover to Klagenfurt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
Flights from Hannover to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €650
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €280 - €900

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €400
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Hannover to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €460 - €1700

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev

- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh

- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
- Website
- delfi.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €22
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Leoben Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €45
- Website
- Railjet

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Leoben Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Klagenfurt Annabichl to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Trieste Airport to Villach Westbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Leoben Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Hamburg Altona to Villach Hbf/Bbf
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Night train from Hannover to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Hannover Hbf to Rosenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Rosenheim to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- Nightjet

- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Rosenheim to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- rdc-deutschland.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Zob
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zob to Villach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +43 660 9030012
- office@touristik-kaernten-transfer.at
- Website
- touristik-kaernten-transfer.at
Shuttle from Ljubljana Airport to Villach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €45
- Schedules at
- touristik-kaernten-transfer.at
- Private
- €21 - €40
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Hannover Airport to Ljubljana Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 10m and has one stopover.
Hanover to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Bus Station.
Hanover to Villach train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Villach is 973 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Hanover to Villach.
KLM, Transavia Holland, Air France and Lufthansa offer flights from Hannover Airport to Ljubljana Airport.
Book your Hanover to Villach bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 156+ hotels available in Villach. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Hanover to Hannover Airport is to line 75770 train which takes 12 min and costs .