How to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg

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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 train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 16m. 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 train costs an average of €20, and a bus costs an average of €18.

Distance: 224 km

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€28

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Cheapest

€29

Average price

4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

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30m

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4h 46m

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4h 16m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

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from Ljubljana to Salzburg

How to get from Ljubljana to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM3h35
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    12:05 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 AM3h50
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    9:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM3h30
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    7:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBD 316+ÖBB | ICEICE 116
    9:35 AM4h18
    Ljubljana station
    1:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    461One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBD 310+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 19658
    5:27 PM4h26
    Ljubljana station
    9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 214 · EC 114
    11:08 AM4h45
    Ljubljana station
    3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 AM4h15
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    10:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM4h00
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    5:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 PM4h00
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ljubljana to Salzburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ljubljana and Salzburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Salzburg:

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Salzburg costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 13m.

The Ljubljana to Salzburg distance is approximately 224 km.
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Salzburg is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ljubljana to Salzburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ljubljana to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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