The hospitable city in the heart of Carinthia. Immerse yourself in a world of untouched nature, sparkling lakes and imposing mountains. Experience active adventures while hiking, biking or doing water sports and enjoy the fresh mountain air and breathtaking views. Relax in the cosy accommodations and let yourself be enchanted by the warm hospitality of the Carinthians. Whether alone, with family or friends – a holiday in Carinthia promises unforgettable experiences and pure relaxation!

Ideal for onward travel

With its convenient location, Villach is the ideal hub for excursions to Italy and Slovenia. Discover the picturesque coastal towns on the Mediterranean or explore the unspoilt nature of the Slovenian mountains. Whether you are looking for culture, culinary delights or
outdoor adventures, Villach offers you the perfect starting point for unforgettable experiences across the border.

Arrive relaxed on holiday with the UEX car train

Our car and motorcycle transport train station at Villach main station is your starting point for your holiday. From here we take you and your vehicle to Hamburg and Düsseldorf during the summer and winter season.

From check-in to securing the load – how car transport works

At check-in you will receive detailed information from our staff about the further procedure. Loading onto the car transporters usually takes place from approx. 120 minutes before the departure of the Urlaubs-Express. The couchette and sleeper cars will be ready for boarding at the car and motorcycle loading station at Villach Hbf ARZ during loading.

All Urlaubs-Express trains can, of course, also be used without vehicle transport.

Villach – Hamburg Fahrzeugmaße

  • Maximale Länge: 530 cm (1.000 cm mit Anhänger)
  • Maximale Breite 196 cm (Spiegel eingeklappt)
  • Maximale Höhe: 198 cm (195 cm bei einer Dachbreite größer als 135 cm)

Villach – Düsseldorf Fahrzeugmaße

  • Maximale Länge: 530 cm (1.000 cm mit Anhänger)
  • Maximale Breite 196 cm (Spiegel eingeklappt)
  • Maximale Höhe: 198 cm (195 cm bei einer Dachbreite größer als 135 cm)

Service on board

On all connections, we offer an at-seat service by our UEX crew outside of the night-time quiet hours. They will be happy to provide you with hot and cold snacks, as well as drinks. On our trains, you can enjoy the popular UEX on-board breakfast (bookable) in the morning, with bread rolls, margarine, jam, cheese, breakfast bars and a hot drink. Please speak to our UEX service staff in the evening and let them know what time you would like breakfast.

Photos: Bopp, Adobe Stock/mg-projects.at, Svetlana