Flo
Traveller
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Posted 14 years ago
[b]VENEZIA (Venice) - UDINE to VILLACH - KLAGENFURT | by BUS[/b]
Information for Interrail, Eurail and normal train ticket travellers.
There are currently no day trains operating on the route VENICE to KLAGENFURT (- VIENNA/- SALZBURG) - you will have to go by bus Venice and Udine to Villach and Klagenfurt.
[b]RESERVATIONS AND PRICES[/b]
Reservation on these buses is [b]compulsory[/b] and it's advisable to get such a reservation in advance, especially at weekends and in summer. You can make these reservations just like normal train reservations at every ÖBB train station or directly at the bus (subject to confirmation).
[u]https://rail.cc/en/interrail-train-reservation/intercity-bus-italien/68[/u]
[b]TRAIN CONNECTIONS IN AUSTRIA[/b]
There are connecting trains running to Salzburg and Wien - [b]change at Villach Hbf[/b].
[b]Direct overnight train Venezia - Vienna[/b]: [u]https://rail.cc/en/night-train/venice-vienna-en-236/97[/u]
[b]Update: Nov 2016[/b]
sharpec
Traveller
2 comments
Hey there,
I will be using this connection from Wien to Villach to Venice and have reserved the Intercity Bus from Villach to Venice at full price (50 euros :o ) from the OEBB website as it wasn't made clear anywhere whether the Interrail pass covered this bus.
Could you please confirm for me whether the Interrail Pass would cover the travel from Villach to Venezia Mestre Station on the 30th July and thus whether I should cancel this booking which adds a fairly hefty cost on top of what I've already paid for Interrail travel.
Many thanks
Peter
Traveller
9333 comments
Hi.
[b]You only need a reservation for the bus - not to pay the full price![/b]
Just read above carefully, there is written that you can buy the reservation at a railway station in Austria or directly in the bus (if free seats left) - NOT online!
The reservation fee is EUR 7 in 2nd class.
Try to get your full-price-ticket refunded at the place where you bought it.
Peter :)
sharpec
Traveller
2 comments
Thanks for your reply Peter. I unfortunately only came to this site after having booked it so I will attempt to get my money back.
What are the chances of the bus being fully booked at about 3 o clock on a Friday, as my only worry is that we will get there and it will be fully booked as the next bus is two hours away and then there are no more after that?
Peter
Traveller
9333 comments
Hi.
The buses at Friday afternoon will be definitely full. As it is peak travel time, like Sunday afternoon and evening as well.
Just buy the reservation at a train station some where in Austria some days in advance if possible.
Peter :)
anonymous
Traveller
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hello peter....i am really new to this site as this is my first ever trip to austria.. i am confused about my obb train ticket from venice to salzburg..its true ive read so many comments regarding this, but no other came to answering my real dilemma...u see, i am aware that i have to take bus from venice to villach as there is no day trains..and then i have to take train from villach to salzburg.....the problem is, i bought the ticket at oebb portal for venice-salzburg for 29euros and the ticket came out in email saying VILLACH-SALZBURG....does tht mean the 29euros exclude the bus fare from venice to villach?do i still hav to buy bus ticket from venice to villach? in the virtual ticket it does hav the venezia piazzale roma name on it but i couldnt read it as its in german....pls help me...
and one mor ething about the reservation stuff,which ticket do i ahv to reserve actually?? and what happens if i dont?
and, since im travelling from italy to austria, where am i supposed to have my ticket stamped?
Peter
Traveller
9333 comments
Hi.
The best is to ask directly at the place where you bought it - as they should know what they sell.
I am only specialist for InterRail - so I can't help you with this special discounted ticket. Sorry about that. :|
Peter :)
rbj1504
Traveller
2 comments
Hi,
I am going inter railing for the first time next week. From Venice, I am travelling to Lake Bled. I have to get the bus to Villach on the 12th of June which is a Tuesday. Could anyone tell me where in Venice to book the journey? Do the bus and train journey have to be made as separate reservations or can it all be done in one go? Also, would you recommend booking the journey as soon as possible when arriving in Venice?
Thanks
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Hi,
you can get the reservation for the Intercity Bus at the station in Venezia (Santa Lucia or Mestre) or at any other Trenitalia or ÖBB station. However, you do not need a reservation for the train to Lake Bled. Which connection are you talking about?
If you do not want to pay for the reservation on the Intercity Bus you could also travel by reservation-free regional trains via Goricia and Nova Gorizia which would take you along the scenic Wochein Railway as well. :)
Flo 8)
rbj1504
Traveller
2 comments
Thank you very much. The plan is to get the 11:20 ICB832 from Venezia Tronchetto to Villach and then get a train from Villach to Jesenice as this route has the least changes. Would that be ok?
Thanks
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Hi,
yeah of course. This would be your itinerary:
Venezia Tronchetto 1120 - 1450 Villach Hbf
Villach Hbf 1512 - 1621 Lesce Bled
Alternative connection without reservation:
Venezia Santa Lucia 1204 - 1419 Gorizia Centrale
Walk across the town
Nova Gorica 1524 - 1704 Bled Jezero
Or, with enough time for a coffee in the nice city of Goricia:
Venezia Santa Lucia 1004 - 1241 Goricia Centrale
Walk across the town
Nova Gorica 1414 - 1559 Bled Jezero
Note that both stations in Bled are a bit away from the city centre: From Bled Jezero 2,9km, from Lesce Bled 4,8km.
Flo 8)
JonBBA
Traveller
1 comments
Am I right in thinking that one can book the bus tickets from Venice to Villach from any Trenitalia station? We will be in Milan and Tuscany before Venice. We want to travel to Villach (and then on to Salzburg) in late June when I suppose it will be very popular and fully booked? Train tickets from Villach to Salzburg, should we book those early too? Thanks.
Peter
Traveller
9333 comments
Hi.
If you want to buy point to point tickets, you can do it for both routes at [ux]https://rail.shop/oebb[/ux]
As earlier you book, as cheaper the prices are (special offers). Pre-booking usually up to three months in advance of the travel date.
Peter :)
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Hej,
I would book a Sparschiene ticket online at the ÖBB website if you want to go with single tickets. A combined ticket Venezia - Salzburg can be had from 29€ if you book early.
And yes, you can purchase the tickets for the bus at all Trenitalia ticket offices.
Flo 8)
smithersfamily
Traveller
2 comments
Hi
We are a family of four travelling from Venice to Salzburg on 21 Dec 2013. I have a few questions:
1. At this time of year, do we need to reserve seats on the bus to Villach or the train from Villach to Salzburg?
2. What will the total cost be for the bus to Villach and then the train to Salzburg?
3. Where do I book or reserve these tickets?
Thank you
Kary
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Hi Kary!
1) The IC Bus from Venezia to Villach does require a reservation all year round, however this reservation is included in the ticket fare (an extra reservation would be needed only if you were travelling with a rail pass such as Eurail).
The train to Salzburg does not require a reservation.
2) This depends on the time of booking and therefore what kind of offers are available; currently the tickets for a family of fours (2 adults, 2 children <15 years) would be 109€.
3) At the website of ÖBB: [ux]https://rail.shop/oebb[/ux]
Flo 8)
smithersfamily
Traveller
2 comments
Thanks, I've booked for four of us for E100 in total. I assume that is all we'll have to pay?
Thanks for your help, Kary
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Hej,
Yeah if you have booked via öbb website you have booked all you need in one ticket. Have a nice trip. :)
Flo 8)