How to travel from Lech to St. Veit, Austria

The distance between Lech and St. Veit is around 477km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lech to St. Veit by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Innsbruck Hbf then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Klagenfurt (KLU).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Klagenfurt Hbf.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
Operated byRailjet+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Sankt Veit an der Glan.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance522km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lech and St. Veit

There are several options for getting from Lech to St. Veit by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Lech and St. Veit is around 477km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Lech and St. Veit by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lech to St. Veit is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Lech and St. Veit, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lech and St. Veit. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lech to St. Veit. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Langen Am Arlberg Bahnhof, Salzburg Hbf and Klagenfurt Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and Swiss Railways run train services between Lech and St. Veit. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lech and St. Veit. We recommend that you take the train to Innsbruck Hbf then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Klagenfurt (KLU). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lech to St. Veit. We recommend that you take the train to Innsbruck Hbf then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Klagenfurt (KLU). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to St. Veit is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from St. Veit. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lech and St. Veit. The distance is around 522km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lech to St. Veit is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

How do I get from Lech to St. Veit

Compare travel optionsbetween Lech and St. Veit

Transport options from Lech to St. Veit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
€285($285)
every 4 hours783km (487 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€89($89)
twice daily500km (311 miles)
Train via Villach Hbf7h 55m
€63($63)
once daily477km (297 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€61($61)
on demand522km (324 miles)

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Airports near St. Veit

The following major airports near St. Veit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from St. Veit
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from St. Veit
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from St. Veit