There are 5 ways to get from Villach to Retz by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Vienna
best- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Rj / ...
- Take the train from Wien Handelskai to Retztrain Re
5h 53m€60–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N456 / ...
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Znojmobus 060 / ...
8h 12m€38–57Drive 411.2 km
- Drive from Villach to Retzcar 411.2 km
4h 32m€69–100Train, fly
- Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane KLU - VIE
- Take the train from Wien Praterstern to Retztrain
5h 35m€115–315Train
- Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Rj
- Take the train from Wien Praterstern to Retztrain Re
6h 8m€75–113
Villach to Retz by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villach to Retz is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Villach to Retz is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Retz. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Znojmo via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Villach to Retz. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Retz via Meidling and Wien Handelskai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Villach and Retz is 466 km. The road distance is 411.2 km.
The best way to get from Villach to Retz without a car is to train via Vienna which takes 5h 53m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Villach to Retz, including transfers.
Villach to Retz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Retz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Villach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Villach to Retz is to train via Vienna which takes 5h 53m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Retz, Austria?
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Retz via Wien Meidling, Meidling, Handelskai, and Wien Handelskai in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Retz via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Znojmo, and Znojmo in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Klagenfurt Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–250
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Villach Hbf to Wien Meidling
- *
- €50–80
Train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof
- *
- €12–18
Train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- *
- €55–80
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Villach Hbf to Wien Meidling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Westbahn
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Villach Hbf to Wien Meidling
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Villach Hbf to Wien Meidling
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Handelskai to Retz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Praterstern to Retz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Praterstern to Retz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Villach Hbf to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Znojmo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Villach to Retz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Villach to Retz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Meidling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Retz is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Villach to Retz.
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