How to travel from St. Veit to Lech, Austria

The distance between St. Veit and Lech is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out LechSt. Veit if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Klagenfurt (KLU) to Innsbruck (INN) then take the train to Langen Am Arlberg.

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

Take the train to Villach Hbf then Schwarzach-St.Veit and then to Langen Am Arlberg.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lech.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance521km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St. Veit and Lech

There are several options for getting from St. Veit to Lech by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between St. Veit and Lech is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

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

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

The cheapest way to travel between St. Veit and Lech, 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 St. Veit and Lech. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once a week.

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

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet and ÖBB Intercity run train services between St. Veit and Lech. Trains depart once a week 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 St. Veit and Lech. We recommend that you fly from Klagenfurt (KLU) to Innsbruck (INN) then take the train to Langen Am Arlberg. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Lech is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Lech. 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 St. Veit and Lech. The distance is around 521km (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 St. Veit to Lech is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from St. Veit to Lech

Compare travel optionsbetween St. Veit and Lech

Transport options from St. Veit to Lech
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4hrs
€285($285)
every 4 hours782km (486 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€115($115)
once a week477km (296 miles)
Train via Villach Hbf8h 20m
€63($63)
once daily477km (296 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€61($61)
on demand521km (324 miles)

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Airports near Lech

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

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Lech
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Lech
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
324km (201 miles) from Lech