The cheapest and fastest trains from Ljubljana to Vienna
Cheapest price
47S$
Average price
81S$
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Vienna will cost around 81S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 47S$.
Of the 37 trains that leave Ljubljana for Vienna every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
R 2008+
IR 572+
IC 532 · IC 7451:50 PM6h37Ljubljana station8:27 PMVienna Airport47 S$1One-way3 changes
R 2008+
IR 572+
IC 5321:50 PM6h17Ljubljana station8:07 PMVienna Hbf47 S$1One-way2 changes
R 1604+
IR 872 · RJX 25411:05 PM10h02Ljubljana station9:07 AMVienna Hbf47 S$1One-way2 changes
Bus52606+
IC 526+
IR 676+
S 17:50 PM9h42Ljubljana station5:32 AMVienna Hbf47 S$1One-way4 changes
Bus36006 · IR 574+
IC 534 · IC 74112:20 PM6h07Ljubljana station6:27 PMVienna Airport63 S$1One-way4 changes
D 318 · RJX 6367:42 AM5h25Ljubljana station1:07 PMVienna Hbf71 S$1One-way1 change
D 38 · RJX 6385:42 AM5h25Ljubljana station11:07 AMVienna Hbf86 S$1One-way1 change
D 316 · RJX 569:35 AM5h32Ljubljana station3:07 PMVienna Hbf86 S$1One-way1 change
D 312 · RJX 1323:32 PM5h35Ljubljana station9:07 PMVienna Hbf94 S$1One-way1 change
D 314 · RJX 521:30 PM5h37Ljubljana station7:07 PMVienna Hbf86 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Ljubljana to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 40S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 coach costs an average of 40S$, and a flight costs an average of 288S$.
Distance: 278 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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67S$ Average Price | 62S$ Average Price Cheapest | 501S$ Average Price |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m 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
Ljubljana to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Vienna trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D 312 · RJX 132 | 3:32 PM Ljubljana station | 5h35 | 9:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
D 312 · RJX 132+ IC 747 | 3:32 PM Ljubljana station | 5h55 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EC 70 | 3:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h17 | 10:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 70+ IC 749 | 3:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h37 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
D 310 · RJX 530+ S 2 · S 7 | 5:27 PM Ljubljana station | 6h14 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
D 310 · RJX 530 | 5:27 PM Ljubljana station | 5h40 | 11:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 502+ R 2990+ IR 678 · RJX 130 | 5:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h17 | 12:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 502+ R 2990+ IR 678 · RJX 130 | 5:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h51 | 12:41 AM Vienna Airport | 5 changes | |
Bus52606+ IC 526+ IR 676+ S 1 | 7:50 PM Ljubljana station | 9h42 | 5:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
Bus52606+ IC 526+ IR 676+ S 1 | 7:50 PM Ljubljana station | 10h07 | 5:57 AM Vienna Airport | 5 changes | |
EN 414+ EC 463+ RJ 563 | 10:10 PM Ljubljana station | 8h47 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
EN 414+ EC 463 | 10:10 PM Ljubljana station | 8h22 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
D 38 · RJX 638+ IC 547 | 5:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h45 | 11:27 AM Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
D 38 · RJX 638 | 5:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h25 | 11:07 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
R 2253 · R 2902+ IR 670+ IC 538 | 5:52 AM Ljubljana station | 6h15 | 12:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
R 2253 · R 2902+ IR 670+ RJ 659 | 5:52 AM Ljubljana station | 7h05 | 12:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
R 2253 · R 2902+ IR 670+ IC 538 | 5:52 AM Ljubljana station | 6h35 | 12:27 PM Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
D 318 · RJX 636+ IC 641 | 7:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h45 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
D 318 · RJX 636 | 7:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h25 | 1:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
Bus14006+ EC 78+ IC 643 | 8:05 AM Ljubljana station | 6h22 | 2:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
Bus14006+ EC 78 | 8:05 AM Ljubljana station | 6h02 | 2:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
D 316 · RJX 56 | 9:35 AM Ljubljana station | 5h32 | 3:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
D 316 · RJX 56+ IC 645 | 9:35 AM Ljubljana station | 5h52 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
IR 576+ RJ 113 | 10:15 AM Ljubljana station | 6h21 | 4:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 576+ RJ 113 | 10:15 AM Ljubljana station | 6h42 | 4:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
EC 214+ RJX 134 | 11:08 AM Ljubljana station | 5h59 | 5:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 214+ RJX 134+ IC 649 | 11:08 AM Ljubljana station | 6h19 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
Bus36006+ S 36+ IR 574+ IC 534 | 12:20 PM Ljubljana station | 5h47 | 6:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
Bus36006+ S 36+ IR 574+ RJ 555 | 12:20 PM Ljubljana station | 6h37 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
Bus36006+ S 36+ IR 574+ IC 534 | 12:20 PM Ljubljana station | 6h07 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
D 314 · RJX 52+ IC 743 | 1:30 PM Ljubljana station | 5h57 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
D 314 · RJX 52 | 1:30 PM Ljubljana station | 5h37 | 7:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
R 2008+ IR 572+ IC 532 · IC 745 | 1:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h37 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
R 2008+ IR 572+ IC 532 | 1:50 PM Ljubljana station | 6h17 | 8:07 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Ljubljana to Vienna
Trains from Ljubljana to Vienna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 47S$ but you can travel from only 40S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price 47S$ |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Slovenske železnice (SŽ) from Ljubljana to Vienna trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Slovenske železnice (SŽ) trains will get you between Ljubljana and Vienna from 40S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
FAQs: Ljubljana to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Vienna 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 Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ljubljana and Vienna
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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