Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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westbahn, Austria's first private long-distance rail competitor to the state-owned ÖBB, has launched in March a brand new direct route from Vienna all the way to Villach via Graz and Klagenfurt.

. Tickets from Vienna to Villach start from €18.99
. Trains are brand new @stadler_rail SMILE that ride at up to 250 km/h
. You get a free seat reservation with every online booking
. Kids under 6 travel free (when accompanied by an adult)
. Kids aged 6–15 pay just €3 per journey with a family adult

More choice, good price, a direct ride south?
Austria's railways just got even more interesting. 🇦🇹