The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
€60
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
11 h 57 m
Average duration
13 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Ljubljana will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
Of the 4 trains that leave Basel for Ljubljana on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 553 km distance in an average of 13 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 57 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 15 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 553 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€104 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price |
12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Ljubljana train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1067 · ICE 115+ D 215 | On time 7:27 AM Basel SBB | 12h08 | 7:35 PM Ljubljana station | 2 transfers | |
IC 60402 · ICE 699 · EC 111+ D 211 | On time 10:13 PM Basel SBB | 15h19 | 1:32 PM Ljubljana station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Ljubljana
Distance 553 km |
Average train duration 11h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 57m |
First train 01:15 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Ljubljana trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Basel and Ljubljana from €32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Ljubljana

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Ljubljana
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Trg Osvobodilne fronte.
- Restaurant Sokol
- JB Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- InterContinental Ljubljana
- City Hotel Ljubljana
- Grand Hotel Union
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Austria, Croatia, and Italy
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Not available
- Tram: Not available
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