The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Villach
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
4 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Villach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Villach will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 20 trains that leave Munich for Villach on Wed, Nov 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 27 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EC 219 · IC 698 · S 5
EC 111 · S 5
EC 217 · IC 596 · S 5
EC 113 · S 5
EC 113
EC 113
EC 219 · IC 698
ICE 115
EC 113
ICE 115Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Villach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €119.
Distance: 241 km
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Live departures
Munich to Villach train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 2+ EC 111 | Delayed 7:14 AM Munich Isartor | 4h30 | 11:51 AM 11:51 AMVillach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 111 · S 5 | On time 7:16 AM Munich Hbf | 4h43 | 11:59 AM Villach Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 111 | Delayed 7:16 AM Munich Hbf | 4h28 | 11:51 AM 11:51 AMVillach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 111 | Delayed 7:16 AM Munich Hbf | 4h28 | 11:51 AM 11:51 AMVillach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2+ EC 217+ IC 596 | 9:14 AM Munich Isartor | 4h30 | 1:44 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 217 · IC 596 · S 5 | Delayed 9:24 AM 9:16 AMMunich Hbf | 4h43 | 1:59 PM Villach Westbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
EC 217+ IC 596 | Delayed 9:24 AM 9:16 AMMunich Hbf | 4h28 | 1:44 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 217 · IC 596 | Delayed 9:24 AM 9:16 AMMunich Hbf | 4h28 | 1:44 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 2+ EC 113 | Delayed 11:14 AM Munich Isartor | 4h30 | 3:49 PM 3:49 PMVillach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 113 · S 5 | Delayed 11:24 AM 11:17 AMMunich Hbf | 4h42 | 3:59 PM Villach Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 113 | Delayed 11:24 AM 11:17 AMMunich Hbf | 4h27 | 3:49 PM 3:49 PMVillach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 113 | Delayed 11:24 AM 11:17 AMMunich Hbf | 4h27 | 3:49 PM 3:49 PMVillach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2+ ICE 115 | Delayed 1:14 PM Munich Isartor | 4h30 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMVillach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 115 | Delayed 1:23 PM 1:17 PMMunich Hbf | 4h27 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMVillach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 115 | Delayed 1:23 PM 1:17 PMMunich Hbf | 4h27 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMVillach Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 115 · S 5 | Delayed 1:23 PM 1:17 PMMunich Hbf | 4h42 | 5:59 PM Villach Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 2+ EC 219+ IC 698 | 3:14 PM Munich Isartor | 4h30 | 7:44 PM Villach Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 219 · IC 698 · S 5 | Delayed 3:25 PM 3:17 PMMunich Hbf | 4h42 | 7:59 PM Villach Westbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
EC 219+ IC 698 | Delayed 3:25 PM 3:17 PMMunich Hbf | 4h27 | 7:44 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 219 · IC 698 | Delayed 3:25 PM 3:17 PMMunich Hbf | 4h27 | 7:44 PM Villach Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Villach
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | REX from Munich to Villach trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Munich and Villach from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | REX
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Munich to Villach

Passengers board the train most frequently from Munich Hbf, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Villach Hbf, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich to Villach
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Bayerstraße.
- Restaurant 1912
- Augustiner-Keller
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Excelsior
- Le Méridien Munich
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Sixt
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
- U-Bahn: Lines U1, U2, U4, U5
- Tram: Lines 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Bahnhofplatz 1.
- Restaurant Charles
- Villacher Brauhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Hotel City Villach
- Hotel Goldenes Lamm
- Romantik Hotel Post
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Italy, Germany, Slovenia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Charles
- Villacher Brauhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel City Villach
- Holiday Inn Villach
- Hotel Goldenes Lamm
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
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