How to travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana

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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

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30m

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4h 29m

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Fastest

3h 59m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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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from Salzburg to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM4h11
Salzburg, P+R Süd
10:26AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM4h11
Salzburg, P+R Süd
10:26AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:35AM3h26
Salzburg, P+R Süd
05:01AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | RailjetRJ 113+ÖBBD 315
10:07AM4h04
Salzburg Hbf
02:11PMLjubljana station
461One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | RailjetRJ 551+ÖBBD 313
08:07AM4h20
Salzburg Hbf
12:27PMLjubljana station
521One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | InterCityIC 793+ÖBBD 317
11:07AM7h02
Salzburg Hbf
06:09PMLjubljana station
401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM4h00
Salzburg, P+R Süd
05:15PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM3h35
Salzburg, P+R Süd
07:25PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:05PM3h50
Salzburg, P+R Süd
11:55PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
301One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana often also extend their holiday to go to Zagreb, Bled, Venice, Vienna or Trieste. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ljubljana and these popular destinations at a great price.
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