The cheapest and fastest trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Salzburg will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
It's difficult to get from Ljubljana to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
R 2008+
D 152+
IC 612
D 314+
IC 895
D 314+
IC 895
R 2008+
D 152+
IC 612Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ljubljana to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 12m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 224 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ljubljana to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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R 2008+ D 152+ IC 612 | 12:50 PM Ljubljana station | 7h54 | 8:44 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
D 314+ IC 895 | 4:15 PM Ljubljana station | 4h33 | 8:48 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ljubljana to Salzburg
Trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) from Ljubljana to Salzburg trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) trains will get you between Ljubljana and Salzburg from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
EuroNight
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
FAQs: Trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Salzburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Ljubljana, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salzburg Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ljubljana to Salzburg
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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