Starting December 13, will launch three daily direct train connections between and . The new service offers a travel time of four hours and five minutes, with departures from Spittal Hauptbahnhof at 07:40, 11:40, and 17:40.
Trains from Vienna depart at 07:15, 13:15, and 16:15. The route includes stops in Villach, Pörtschach, Klagenfurt, and Kühnsdorf. Additionally, a new commuter link between Spittal and Villach will run at 06:56 and 20:40 to support local regional transit needs.
Westbahn Managing Directors Marco Ramsbacher and Thomas Posch confirmed that valid Kärntner Linien tickets are accepted within Carinthia. Regional Councillor Sebastian Schuschnig noted the expansion improves connectivity for both commuters and long-distance travelers.