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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Ljubljana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Ljubljana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 224 km
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€41 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m 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.
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How to get from Salzburg to Ljubljana by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana
Travel to Ljubljana 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 Salzburg to Ljubljana.

There are 2 options to travel to Ljubljana from Salzburg including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana is a coach with an average price of €16.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Ljubljana:
A coach is €3 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ljubljana costing on average €20.
The quickest way to travel to Ljubljana from Salzburg is by coach, which takes on average 3 h 26 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes on average 4 h 20 min.
The distance between Salzburg and Ljubljana is around 223 km.
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Ljubljana is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Ljubljana from Salzburg as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Salzburg to Ljubljana:
- Most travellers take a coach from Salzburg, P+R Süd to Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from Salzburg to Ljubljana depart from Salzburg Hbf to Ljubljana.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Ljubljana:
- You can travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €16 with FlixBus from Salzburg to Ljubljana.
- You can travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana by train with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €20 with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Salzburg to Ljubljana.
Yes, there are direct routes from Salzburg to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct coaches per day to take to Ljubljana with FlixBus.
Direct services to Ljubljana tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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