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Train via Würzburg • 9h 57m
€116 - €170
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Bus • 15h 20m
€54 - €65
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Train • 11h 37m
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Drive • 8h 7m
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Fly Hannover to Klagenfurt, train • 8h 34m
€130 - €619
Fly Hannover to Trieste, train • 9h 37m
€160 - €699
Fly Hannover to Munich, train • 8h 38m
€115 - €393
Fly Hannover to Graz, shuttle • 9h 58m
€333 - €564
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle • 8h 32m
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Fly Hannover to Vienna, train • 9h 46m
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Hanover to Villach by train
The train journey time between Hanover and Villach is around 9h 21m and covers a distance of around 930 km. The fastest train normally takes 9h 17m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, the Hanover to Villach train service departs from Hannover Hbf and arrives in Villach Hbf. Typically 14 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Villach is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Villach is mandatory.
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.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Villach is to bus which costs €50 - €65 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hanover to Villach is to fly and shuttle. Taking this option will cost €190 - €280 and takes 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Villach station. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Villach Bus Station via Linz Industriezeile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Villach. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Villach Hbf via Wuerzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
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 via Würzburg which takes 9h 57m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Hanover to Villach, including transfers.
Hanover to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.
Hanover to Villach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hannover Hbf station.
The best way to get from Hanover to Villach is to train via Würzburg which takes 9h 57m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 15h 20m.
- Distance: 706.1 km
- Duration: 9h 57m
What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Villach, Austria?
You can take a train from Hanover to Villach via Wuerzburg Hbf in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover to Villach via Linz Industriezeile in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240 - €350
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- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240 - €350
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- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240 - €350
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €350
Flights from Hannover to Klagenfurt via Munich, Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
Flights from Hannover to Klagenfurt via Frankfurt, Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from Hannover to Trieste via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Hannover to Trieste via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
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- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Hannover to Trieste via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from Hannover to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €340
Flights from Hannover to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €340
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
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- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
Flights from Frankfurt to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
Flights from Frankfurt to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
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- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
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- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €550
Flights from Hannover to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €470
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Hannover to Klagenfurt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
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- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €350
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €370
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €350
Flights from Hannover to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €250
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Hannover to Ljubljana via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €410
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Hannover to Graz via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €440
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 Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hbf to Schwarzach-St.Veit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €130 - €190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hannover Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.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 Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €29
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Railjet
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Hallein to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.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
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 Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €27
- 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 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- bahntouristikexpress.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Linz Industriezeile
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Villach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- 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
- €30 - €45
- Schedules at
- touristik-kaernten-transfer.at
- Private
- €30 - €40
- Phone
- +386 (0) 31 30 41 41
- info@zup-prevozi.eu
- Website
- zup-prevozi.eu
Shuttle from Graz Airport to Ljubljana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €130 - €160
- Schedules at
- zup-prevozi.eu
- Economy class
- €130 - €160
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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 Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, 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.
British Airways and Lufthansa offer flights from Hannover Airport to Ljubljana Airport.
Book your Hanover to Villach train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Hanover to Villach bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 113+ hotels available in Villach. Prices start at €75 per night.
The best way to get from Hanover to Hannover Airport is to train which takes 18 min and costs €3 - €9.