There are 8 ways to get from Villach to Rome by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Venice • 7h 27m
71€ - 166€
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 5m
39€ - 51€
6 alternative options
Train • 8h 19m
50€ - 121€
Night train • 8h 15m
60€ - 330€
Drive • 7h 6m
100€ - 150€
Train to Trieste, fly • 5h 31m
79€ - 251€
Train to Venice, fly • 6h 31m
117€ - 361€
Train to Klagenfurt, fly • 9h 28m
94€ - 425€
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The cheapest way to get from Villach to Rome is to bus which costs 35€ - 55€ and takes 11h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Villach to Rome is to train and fly which costs 75€ - 260€ and takes 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Rome station. However, there are services departing from Villach and arriving at Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station via Udine, Udine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Roma Termini. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Villach and Rome is 535 km. The road distance is 767 km.
The best way to get from Villach to Rome without a car is to train via Venice which takes 7h 27m and costs 70€ - 170€.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Villach to Rome, including transfers.
Villach to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach station.
Villach to Rome train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Villach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Villach to Rome is to train via Venice which takes 7h 27m and costs 70€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 35€ - 55€ and takes 11h 5m.
- Distance: 534.6 km
- Duration: 7h 27m
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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach to Rome via Udine, Udine in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Trieste to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 220€
Flights from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 270€
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 800€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 800€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 360€ - 900€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna, Split
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 800€
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 Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Villach Westbf to Udine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 27€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Villach Westbf to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Villach Hbf to Treviso Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- 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
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 Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- 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 Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 85€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Smart Low Cost
- 29€ - 40€
- Smart Flex
- 60€ - 85€
Train from Udine to Rome Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 95€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 35€ - 50€
- Smart Low Cost
- 30€ - 50€
- Smart Flex
- 70€ - 95€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 45€
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 80€
- Website
- Nightjet
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The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 330€
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 140€ - 200€
- 1st Class
- 240€ - 330€
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 Villach to Udine, Udine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 12€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Udine, Udine to Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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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, Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Villach to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Rome is 767 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Villach to Rome.
Alitalia offers flights from Trieste Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Villach to Rome bus tickets online with FlixBus and FlixBus.
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