How to travel from Vienna to Ljubljana

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Compare train, bus, 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 €6. 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 €6, and a flight costs an average of €214.

Distance: 278 km

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€40

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Cheapest

€52

Average price

€395

Average price

5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

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30m

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6h 32m

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6h 2m

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3h 40m

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40m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Vienna to Ljubljana

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 852+ÖBBIR 873+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 1605
    8:24 PM9h18
    Vienna Hbf
    5:42 AMLjubljana station
    401One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 852+ÖBBIR 873+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 1605
    8:24 PM9h18
    Vienna Hbf
    5:42 AMLjubljana station
    401One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Nomago
    9:30 PM4h15
    Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
    1:45 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBIR 575+ÖBB | InterCityIC 535
    11:53 AM5h45
    Vienna Hbf
    5:38 PMLjubljana station
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 566+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 110+ÖBBIR 577
    1:02 PM6h40
    Vienna Airport
    7:42 PMLjubljana station
    451One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 531 · D 313
    5:53 AM6h34
    Vienna Hbf
    12:27 PMLjubljana station
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:05 AM5h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:15 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 AM5h15
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:10 AMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM4h50
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    6:35 PMLjubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6409+LufthansaLH1460
    8:50 AM4h35
    Vienna International Airport
    1:25 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6437+LufthansaLH1460
    8:00 AM5h25
    Vienna International Airport
    1:25 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6327+LufthansaLH1460
    7:00 AM6h25
    Vienna International Airport
    1:25 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    2251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Ljubljana.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Ljubljana including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Ljubljana is a bus with an average price of €40.

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

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Ljubljana costing on average €52.

A bus is €354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Ljubljana costing on average €395.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Ljubljana is by flight with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Ljubljana take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

Train takes on average 6h 2m.

The Vienna to Ljubljana distance is approximately 278 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Ljubljana is:
  • Around 69 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Ljubljana:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Ljubljana station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Train Station and arrive in Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Ljubljana, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Ljubljana by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Ljubljana by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, Nomago, TripstAir, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ljubljana by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Ljubljana with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 0 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
  • 69 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Nomago, TripstAir, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Ljubljana often also extend their vacation to go to Bled, Zagreb, Venice, Trieste, Budapest. 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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