There are 7 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 • 7h 39m
71€ - 166€
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 12h 21m
38€ - 52€
5 alternative options
Night train • 8h 15m
55€ - 80€
Drive • 7h 3m
90€ - 140€
Train to Trieste, fly • 5h 43m
76€ - 220€
Train to Venice, fly • 6h 52m
82€ - 284€
Train to Klagenfurt, fly • 8h 50m
81€ - 234€
Villach to Rome by train
The train journey time between Villach and Rome is around 11h 51m and covers a distance of around 740 km. The fastest train normally takes 7h 24m. Operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno, the Villach to Rome train service departs from Villach Hbf and arrives in Roma Tiburtina. Typically nine trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Villach to Rome train schedules
Trains departing Thursday, May 20, 2021
Trains departing Friday, May 21, 2021
Trains departing Saturday, May 22, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, May 23, 2021
Trains departing Monday, May 24, 2021
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Frecce
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- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 5 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
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Last updated: 14 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villach to Rome is to train and bus which costs 35€ - 55€ and takes 12h 21m.
The quickest way to get from Villach to Rome is to train and fly which costs 75€ - 220€ and takes 5h 43m.
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 761.1 km.
The best way to get from Villach to Rome without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs 70€ - 170€.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Villach to Rome, including transfers.
Villach to Rome train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Villach Hbf station.
The quickest flight from Trieste Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
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.
- Distance: 534.6 km
- Duration: 7h 39m
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 39m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Trieste to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 220€
Flights from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 260€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 310€
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 340€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 290€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Klagenfurt to Rome via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 210€
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
- Once 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 19m
- 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
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
- Every 4 hours
- 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 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Udine, Autostaz. Viale Europa Unita to Rome, Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 26€
- Website
- RegioJet
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