The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Ljubljana
Cheapest price
€76
Average price
€90
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Ljubljana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Ljubljana will cost around €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €76.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Ljubljana without transferring at least once.
RJ 71+
S 8 · S 1+
D 213
RJ 653+
D 155
RJ 559+
D 153+
R 615 · R 2266
RJ 559 · RJ 535+
D 317
RJ 535+
D 317
RJ 653+
D 155
RJ 653+
D 155
RJ 533+
D 211
RJ 559+
D 153+
R 615 · R 2266
RJ 133+
D 213Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €111.
Distance: 278 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€66 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €344 Average price |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Ljubljana train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Ljubljana trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 662+ RJ 533+ D 211 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h30 | 1:32 PM Ljubljana station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 533+ D 215 | 7:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h11 | 7:35 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 533+ D 211 | 7:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h08 | 1:32 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 533+ D 213 | 7:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h09 | 5:33 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 533+ D 317 | 7:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h36 | 4:00 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 546+ IC 596+ D 213 | 7:55 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h38 | 5:33 PM Ljubljana station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 546+ IC 596+ D 215 | 7:55 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h40 | 7:35 PM Ljubljana station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 71+ S 8 · S 1+ D 213 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h35 | 5:33 PM Ljubljana station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 562+ IC 596+ D 213 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h05 | 5:33 PM Ljubljana station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 562+ IC 596+ D 215 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h07 | 7:35 PM Ljubljana station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 559 · RJ 535+ D 317 | 8:33 AM Vienna Airport | 7h27 | 4:00 PM Ljubljana station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 559+ D 153+ R 615 · R 2266 | 8:33 AM Vienna Airport | 6h34 | 3:07 PM Ljubljana station | 3 transfers | |
S 7 · S 1+ RJ 535+ D 317 | 8:49 AM Vienna Airport | 7h11 | 4:00 PM Ljubljana station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 559+ D 153+ R 615 · R 2266 | 8:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h09 | 3:07 PM Ljubljana station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 535+ D 215 | 9:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h11 | 7:35 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 535+ D 317 | 9:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h36 | 4:00 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 535+ D 213 | 9:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h09 | 5:33 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 653+ D 155 | 10:33 AM Vienna Airport | 6h04 | 4:37 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 653+ D 155 | 10:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h39 | 4:37 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 133+ D 213 | 11:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h09 | 5:33 PM Ljubljana station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Ljubljana
Trains from Vienna to Ljubljana run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE, České dráhy from Vienna to Ljubljana trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE, České dráhy trains will get you between Vienna and Ljubljana from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
ÖBB | Regionalzug
České dráhy
FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Ljubljana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ljubljana, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna to Ljubljana
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Nordbergstraße.
- Restaurant Zum Roten Bären
- Gasthaus Wickerl
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Hotel Bellevue Wien
- Hotel Boltzmann
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Tram: Line D, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S40
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse.
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options.
- Salm Bräu
- Restaurant Huth
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel Daniel Vienna
- Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere
- Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket machines and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Line S1, S2, S3, S4, S7
- Tram: Line 71
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- Andaz Vienna on Belvedere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional and S-Bahn trains.
- S-Bahn: Line S1, S2, S3, S4
- 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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