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Travel from Zurich Hb to Villach by train in 9 hours 22 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Zurich Hb to Villach by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Zurich Hb to Villach by train is 11 hours 48 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 9 hours 22 minutes. Around 17 trains per day travel the 256 miles (412 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way to Villach. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with ÖBB or SBB, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Zurich Hb to Villach in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. You can check prices from Zurich Hb to Villach in our Journey Planner.
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ÖBB and SBB trains from Zurich Hb to Villach
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SBB
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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- Railjet /
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- Trains in Austria
The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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Cheap train tickets from Zurich Hb to Villach
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Zurich Hb to Villach by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.