There are 8 ways to get from Villach to Rome by train, bus, night train, 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtina
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Villach Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
6 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana
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Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja to Rome Tiburtina
Night train
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Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Roma Termini
Drive
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Drive from Villach to Rome
Train to Trieste, fly
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Take the train from Villach Westbf to Trieste Airport
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Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Rome (FCO)
Train to Venice, fly
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestre
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO)
Train to Klagenfurt, fly
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Klagenfurt Annabichl
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Fly from Klagenfurt (KLU) to Rome (FCO)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villach to Rome is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 12h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Villach to Rome is to train and fly which costs €60 - €290 and takes 5h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Villach Bus Station station and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Roma Termini. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Villach and Rome is 535 km. The road distance is 761.1 km.
The best way to get from Villach to Rome without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Villach to Rome, including transfers.
Villach to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Bus Station.
Villach to Rome train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Villach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Villach to Rome is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 12h 20m.

- Distance: 534.6 km
- Duration: 7h 6m
What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Rome, Italy?
You can take a train from Villach to Rome via Venezia Mestre in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Villach Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 12h 20m.

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Trieste to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €280
Flights from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €250

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €410
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €410

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €340

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €160

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 Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Railjet

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €75 - €110

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Mestre to Roma Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €85
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €29 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €55 - €85

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Nightjet

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 Villach Westbf to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Villach Hbf to Klagenfurt Annabichl
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

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 Villach Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja to Rome Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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The quickest flight from Trieste Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Villach to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Villach to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Rome is 761 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Villach to Rome.
Alitalia offers flights from Trieste Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Villach to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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