The cheapest and fastest trains from Linz to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
5 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Ljubljana will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 4 trains that leave Linz for Ljubljana on Wed, Nov 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 8 h 5 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 train and bus for Linz to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 251 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€58 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Linz to Ljubljana train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 AM Linz | 6h02 | 12:32 PM Ljubljana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Linz | 8h05 | 3:00 PM Ljubljana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Linz | 5h48 | 4:33 PM Ljubljana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Linz | 7h06 | 11:01 PM Ljubljana | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linz to Ljubljana
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet from Linz to Ljubljana trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Linz and Ljubljana from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB Nightjet
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Linz to Ljubljana

Passengers board the train most frequently from Linz Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ljubljana, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linz to Ljubljana
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- 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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