What is the cheapest way to get from Lachen to Villach?

The cheapest way to get from Lachen to Villach is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lachen to Villach?

The fastest way to get from Lachen to Villach is to drive and car train which takes 6h 16m and costs €170 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Lachen and Villach?

No, there is no direct train from Lachen to Villach. However, there are services departing from Lachen SZ and arriving at Villach Hbf via Ziegelbrücke and Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Lachen to Villach?

The distance between Lachen and Villach is 535 km. The road distance is 512.6 km.

How do I travel from Lachen to Villach without a car?

The best way to get from Lachen to Villach without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €170 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Lachen to Villach?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Lachen to Villach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lachen to Villach train from?

Lachen to Villach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sargans station.

Train or bus from Lachen to Villach?

The best way to get from Lachen to Villach is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €170 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Lachen to Villach train arrive?

Lachen to Villach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lachen to Villach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lachen to Villach is 513 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Lachen to Villach.

How do I get a train ticket from Lachen to Villach?

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Where can I stay near Villach?

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Lachen to Villach - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lachen to Villach by train, bus, night train, car, car 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sargans to Villach HbfEc
8h 46m
€179–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Villach HbfN953
9h 57m
€56–90
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Uznach to St. Margrethen SGS4
2. Take the night train from St. Margrethen Sg to Villach HbfEn
10h 21m
Drive 512.6 km
1. Drive from Lachen to Villach512.6 km
6h 21m
€89–129
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lachen to Mallnitz-Obervellach
2. Take the car train from Mallnitz-Obervellach to Villach Hbf1393
6h 16m
€170–226
Train, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof
6h 22m
€148–445
Train, fly to Klagenfurt Airport
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)ZRH - KLU
7h 50m
€146–465
Train, fly to Graz
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz (GRZ)ZRH - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Villach Hbf
6h 37m
€154–505
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Villach Hbf
8h 16m
€168–351
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbf
7h 56m
€140–338
Train, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)ZRH - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana
4. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf
9h 11m
€150–475

Lachen to Villach by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 46mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.2 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland and Villach, Austria?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Sargans to Villach Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €150–280 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Villach Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h 16m.

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